# DHN Attorneys

> DHN Attorneys represents HOA and condo boards, real estate investors, and business owners across Central Florida. Better by association.

- Phone: 407-269-5346
- Email: general@dhnattorneys.com
- Office: 448 S. Alafaya Trail, Suite 8, Orlando, FL 32828
- Hours, Mon to Thu: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Hours, Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Hours, Sat to Sun: Closed

## Pages

- [Home](https://dhnattorneys.com/): Since 2013, we've worked with community association boards and their managers, real estate investors, and business owners across Central Florida.
- [Practice Areas](https://dhnattorneys.com/practice-areas/): Counsel for HOA and condo boards, real estate investors, and owner-operated businesses across Central Florida. Find the practice that fits your matter.
- [Team](https://dhnattorneys.com/team/): Meet the attorneys, paralegals, and staff who work alongside our clients, from the first call to the closing table.
- [About](https://dhnattorneys.com/about/): Founded in 2013 by Don H. Nguyen, we counsel more than 300 Central Florida community associations, along with real estate investors and business owners.
- [Contact](https://dhnattorneys.com/contact/): Call (407) 269-5346, email general@dhnattorneys.com, or send a message. We typically respond within 72 hours. Office visits are by appointment only.
- [Insights](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/): Notes on the issues our community association, real estate, business, creditor, and debtor clients ask about most.

## Insights

- [Beyond the Headlines: What a Viral Florida HOA Story Reveals About Community Associations](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/beyond-the-headlines-what-a-viral-florida-hoa-story-reveals-about-community-associations/)
- [The New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Requirements: What Your Condominium Association Actually Has to Answer](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/the-new-fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac-requirements-what-your-condominium-association-actually-has-to-answer/)
- [Is Dissolution the Solution?](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/is-dissolution-the-solution/)
- [When an Injury Occurs in the Community: Guidance for Association Boards](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/when-an-injury-occurs-in-the-community-guidance-for-association-boards/)
- [Special Assessment Newsletter](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/special-assessment-newsletter-2/): Kicking off 2026 with Purpose & Momentum!
- [Managing Records Requests the Right Way: Three Hard Lessons for Boards](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/managing-records-requests-the-right-way-three-hard-lessons-for-boards/)
- [Special Assessment Newsletter](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/special-assessment-newsletter/): Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026! 🎆🎉
- [What to Do When an Owner Won’t Comply: Injunctive Relief Explained for Associations](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/what-to-do-when-an-owner-wont-comply-injunctive-relief-explained-for-associations/)
- [3 Things First-Time Commercial Buyers Don’t Realize Until It’s Too Late](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/3-things-first-time-commercial-buyers-dont-realize-until-its-too-late/)
- [DHN Attorneys: Special Assessment Newsletter](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/dhn-attorneys-special-assessment-newsletter/): Best of Florida, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and more!
- [Hurricane Season in Florida: What Your HOA or Condo Board Needs to Know About the New Hurricane Protection Laws](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/hurricane-season-in-florida-what-your-hoa-or-condo-board-needs-to-know-about-the-new-hurricane-protection-laws/)
- [June 2025 Newsletter - Sunshine, Strategy, and Stronger Communities!](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/june-2025-newsletter-sunshine-strategy-and-stronger-communities/): DHN Attorneys June 2025 Newsletter
- [When Rule Enforcement Becomes Discrimination](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/when-rule-enforcement-becomes-discrimination/)
- [School’s in Session: What Board Members Should Know About HB 1203](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/schools-in-session-what-board-members-should-know-about-hb-1203/)
- [DHN Attorneys Monthly Newsletter - May 2025](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/dhn-attorneys-monthly-newsletter-may-2025/): From inspiring the next generation of lawyers to lending a hand at school dances, DHN Attorneys shows what it means to be your community's law firm...
- [HB 615: Florida Leases Just Got an Email Upgrade](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/hb-615-florida-leases-just-got-an-email-upgrade/)
- [Reserves, Repairs, and Rewrites: Condo Law Reforms in Motion](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/reserves-repairs-and-rewrites-condo-law-reforms-in-motion/)
- [DHN Attorneys Monthly Newsletter - "Special Assessment"](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/dhn-attorneys-monthly-newsletter-special-assessment-5/): Another Successful Convo Association and More!
- [Corporate Transparency Act: The Saga Continues (and ends?)](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/corporate-transparency-act-the-saga-continues-and-ends/)
- [DHN Attorneys Monthly Newsletter - "Special Assessment"](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/dhn-attorneys-monthly-newsletter-special-assessment-4/): Partnership with City of Titusville, Night of Dreams Gala, and More!
- [Update: Stay on Corporate Transparency Act](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/update-stay-on-corporate-transparency-act/)
- [Towing Trouble: Lessons from a Florida HOA Controversy](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/towing-trouble-lessons-from-a-florida-hoa-controversy/)
- [Big Changes to Florida’s Civil Procedure Rules: What HOA Managers Need to Know](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/big-changes-to-floridas-civil-procedure-rules-what-hoa-managers-need-to-know/)
- [Corporate Transparency Act Enjoined Nationwide?](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/corporate-transparency-act-enjoined-nationwide/)
- [DHN Attorneys Monthly Newsletter - "Special Assessment"](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/dhn-attorneys-monthly-newsletter-special-assessment/): Board Certification Update, "The Convo Association," and More
- [DHN Attorneys Monthly Newsletter - "Special Assessment"](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/dhn-attorneys-monthly-newsletter-special-assessment-3/): The Convo Association at The Monroe, Don N. named Entrepreneur of the Year, and more!
- [DHN Attorneys Monthly Newsletter - "Special Assessment"](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/dhn-attorneys-monthly-newsletter-special-assessment-2/): Groundbreaking Summit, Awards, New Blog Post, and More!
- [CAI Files Lawsuit Challenging Corporate Transparency Act](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/cai-files-lawsuit-challenging-corporate-transparency-act/)
- [Understanding the Retroactive Application of New Reserve Funding Laws](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/understanding-the-retroactive-application-of-new-reserve-funding-laws/)
- [Board Certification Courses Available August 15](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/board-member-certification-courses-via-dbpr/)
- [House Bill 1203: Key Takeaways](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/house-bill-1203-key-takeaways/)
- [Tips of the Trade: Negotiating Commercial Leases](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/tips-of-the-trade-negotiating-commercial-leases/)
- [Corporate Transparency Act Deemed Unconstitutional](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/corporate-transparency-act-deemed-unconstitutional/)
- [Florida Condo Prices are Falling: What it Means for Your Board](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/florida-condo-prices-are-falling-what-it-means-for-your-board/)
- [Florida Legislature Considers Ban on Estoppel Fees](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/florida-legislature-considers-ban-on-estoppel-fees/)
- [Seeing Signs](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/seeing-signs/)
- [Pointing Fingers: General Versus Sub-Contractors](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/pointing-fingers-general-contractors-vs-subcontractors/)
- [2023 Legislative Updates: Part 2](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/2023-legislative-updates-part-2/)
- [2023 Legislative Updates: Part I](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/2023-legislative-updates-part-i/)
- [Shining the Light on Official Records](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/shining-the-light-on-official-records/)
- [No Place Like Someone Else's Home](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/no-place-like-someone-elses-home/)
- [2021 Legislative Changes affecting Associations (Part 2)](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/2021-legislative-changes-affecting-associations-part-2/)
- [2021 Legislative Changes affecting Associations (Part 1)](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/2021-legislative-changes-affecting-associations-part-1/)
- [Coronavirus and your Community: Reopening Pools](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/coronavirus-and-your-community-reopen/)
- [Part IV: FAQ](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/part-iv-faq/)
- [Force Majeure Clauses, Contract Defenses and COVID-19](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/force-majeure-clauses-contract-defenses-and-covid-19/)
- [Part III: Handling Collections with Care](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/part-iii-collections/)
- [Part II: Closing Your Common Areas](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/part-ii-closing-your-common-areas/)
- [Coronavirus and your Community: Canceling your Scheduled Meetings](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/coronavirus-and-your-community-canceling-your-scheduled-meetings/)
- [Stop the Spread of COVID-19](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/stop-the-spread-of-covid-19/)
- [Beware of (emotional support) dog?](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/beware-of-emotional-support-dog/)
- [5 Tips to Avoid Abusive Behavior at Board Meetings](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/5-tips-to-avoid-abusive-behavior-at-board-meetings/)
- [Finding a Needle in the Haystack: Serving Defendants that Don't Want to be Found](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/finding-a-needle-in-the-haystack/)
- [Can an association ban personal trainers and instructors from using its amenities?](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/can-an-association-ban-personal-trainers-and-instructors-from-using-its-amenities/)
- [Regulating Commercial Vehicles](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/regulating-commercial-vehicles/)
- [Three Important Considerations for New Business Owners](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/considerations-for-business/)
- [Stay up to date on staying up to date: New MRTA changes in 2018](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/stay-up-to-date-on-staying-up-to-date-new-mrta-changes-in-2018/)
- [Zombie House Apocalypse!](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/zombie-house-apocalypse/)
- [Three Key Considerations for your Community for Hurricane Season](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/three-key-considerations-for-your-community-for-hurricane-season/)
- [5 Simple Tips for Running an Efficient Board Meeting](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/5-simple-tips-for-running-an-efficient-board-meeting/)
- [DHN Attorneys announces new addition to our growing team!](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/dhn-attorneys-announces-new-addition-to-our-growing-team/)
- [Alterations, Small or Large, Are Still Alterations](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/alterations-small-or-large-are-still-alterations/)
- [DHN Attorneys announces two attorneys have been named to Florida Legal Elite 2018!](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/dhn-attorneys-announces-two-attorneys-have-been-named-to-florida-legal-elite-2018/)
- [Will HUD revise guidelines governing emotional support animals?](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/will-hud-revise-guidelines-governing-emotional-support-animals/)
- [City of Orlando Certifies DHN Attorneys as a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/city-of-orlando-certifies-dhn-attorneys-as-a-minority-owned-business-enterprise/)
- [Mediation Required for Lien Foreclosures in Orange County](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/mediation-required-for-lien-foreclosures-in-orange-county/)
- [2018 Proposed Legislative Changes Affecting Florida Communities](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/2018-proposed-legislative-changes-affecting-florida-communities/)
- [DHN Attorneys Named One of Central Florida's Largest Law Firms](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/obj2018/)
- [Are Your Collections Efforts Violations of the Florida Fair Housing Act?](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/are-your-collections-efforts-violations-of-the-florida-fair-housing-act/)
- [Challenging Airbnb Rentals as a Homeowners Association](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/challenging-airbnb-rentals-as-a-homeowners-association/)
- [Attention CAMs and Board Members: Summary of Legislative Changes for 2017](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/attention-cams-and-board-members-summary-of-legislative-changes-for-2017/)
- [Should you let sleeping (service) dogs lie?](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/should-you-let-sleeping-service-dogs-lie/)
- [Is your President Doing Too Much?](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/is-your-president-doing-too-much/)
- [Crossing the Line](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/crossing-the-line/)
- [Pudlit: An Investor's Silver Bullet](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/2045/)
- [Understanding Chapter 11 vs Chapter 7 Bankruptcy](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/chapter-11-vs-chapter-7/): How Chapter 11 reorganization and Chapter 7 liquidation differ, and which one fits a business that can no longer pay what it owes.
- [Commercial Lease Negotiations in 2025](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/commercial-lease-negotiations/): What to negotiate in a commercial lease before you sign, and why a tenant's bargaining power drops once the location is announced.
- [Florida HOA Assessments: Collection, Liens, and Foreclosure. A Practical Guide for Boards and Managers](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/florida-hoa-assessments-guide/): A board-friendly walkthrough of the assessment collection process in Florida, from the first late notice through lien recording and, when necessary, foreclosure. With timelines, statute references, and the mistakes we see most often.
- [Protecting Your Business: Non-Compete Agreements](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/protecting-your-business/): When a Florida non-compete holds up, when it does not, and how to write one a court will actually enforce.
- [Short-Term Rental Regulations in Florida](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/short-term-rental-regulations/): How Florida's short-term rental rules interact with HOA restrictions, and what an association can actually enforce.
- [Is Dissolution the Solution? Understanding HOA Termination](https://dhnattorneys.com/insights/welcome/): Terminating a Florida community association is possible, but rarely simple. What the statute requires, and where boards usually get stuck.

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