Florida condo & HOA news
Plain-English Florida condo and HOA law updates for owners, volunteer board members, managers, and everyone navigating community-association life.
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Written by Eric M. Glazer · Florida attorney
Newest post Florida condo and HOA fines require a specific legal process. Eric Glazer explains board votes, fining committees, notice, hearings, owner rights, and what to request before paying.
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If you own a condo in Florida, a state agency (The DBPR) can audit your association's books, subpoena your board, fine your directors, and remove them from office. If you own a home in an HOA, that same agency has no authority to investigate your board at all, even for identical misconduct. This isn't an…
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Maybe communities communicate too much. Not face to face, but through endless emails. Board members are volunteers dealing with insurance, reserve studies, contractors, and frustrated owners. In that environment, emotions can move faster than wisdom. One angry email can damage relationships built over years.…
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Some condos and HOAs have grown into complex organizations. Learn when self-management works and when professional management may be the better option.
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Miami-Dade County has officially relaunched its Condominium Special Assessment Loan Program with approximately $15 million in funding available for eligible condo owners. The program offers loans of up to $50,000 per unit, including 0% interest loans for qualifying households, to help cover the cost of…
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For years, one phrase helped sell millions of dollars’ worth of condominium units across Florida: “We’ll keep assessments low.” On the surface, that sounds like good news. Who wouldn’t want lower monthly fees? But what many owners are discovering today is that low assessments were often not a sign of a…
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A Lifetime of Lessons from the Front Lines of Condo & HOA LivingAfter decades of practicing condominium and HOA law, speaking with thousands of board members, owners, and managers, and living through the evolution of community associations in Florida, I can finally say it: This book is the culmination of a…
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Discover insights on Condo Disputes and alternative dispute resolution in Florida. Learn how Condo Disputes legislation impacts unit owners.
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Many HOA owners and board members make the same expensive mistake, they run straight to court. In Florida, that’s often legally wrong. Under Florida Statute 720.311, most HOA disputes must go through alternative dispute resolution before a lawsuit can begin. Skip that step and your case could be delayed,…
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Find out how Fannie and Freddie's new rules impact Florida condos. Discover how Fannie and Freddie make financing easier yet more demanding.
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We line in Florida, the “55 and over” community capitol of the world. However, these communities are often among the most misunderstood forms of community associations. If a community wants to lawfully operate—and remain—as a 55 and over community, it must comply with both federal and Florida law, on an…
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Explore the complexities of HOA termination and the implications of HB 657.
Read more → Explore the complexities of HOA termination and the implications of HB 657.
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Discover how HB 657 could impact Florida HOA members. Understand the risks and implications of HB 657 for homeowners. Read more now!
Read more → Discover how HB 657 could impact Florida HOA members. Understand the risks and implications of HB 657 for homeowners. Read more now!
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Discover how the new community association management bill impacts HOAs and condos. Learn about mandatory management requirements and implications.
Read more → Condo elections are not paperwork traps. In a Florida arbitration case, a board rejected 22 ballots for technical reasons and lost the election anyway. Signatures, envelope issues, hand delivery, and secrecy mistakes were all challenged…and the arbitrator ordered the losing candidate seated on the board.…
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