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Eric Glazer’s annual Labor Day salute to volunteer condo and HOA board members follows one South Florida president through a holiday that refuses to stay quiet.
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Fines Without Notice and a Hearing: Can They Legally Do That? (S4E23)
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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Two Statutes, One State: Why Florida Polices Condos Like a Regulated Industry and Leaves HOAs Almost Entirely Alone
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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The Importance of Civility in Florida's Condominiums and HOAs
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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Have Some Condos and HOAs Become Too Complicated to Self-Manage?
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 announces relaunch of Condominium Special Assessment Loan Program
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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The Biggest Lie in Condos: “We’ll Keep Assessments Low”
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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WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST BUY?
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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NOW FOR CONDO DISPUTES
Discover insights on Condo Disputes and alternative dispute resolution in Florida. Learn how Condo Disputes legislation impacts unit owners.
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FANNIE AND FREDDIE MAKE IT HARDER AND EASIER FOR FLORIDA CONDOS
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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55 and Over Communities: What Are They and How Do You Remain One?
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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¿ALGUNA VEZ HA SOÑADO CON TERMINAR SU HOA?
Explore the complexities of HOA termination and the implications of HB 657.
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Explore the complexities of HOA termination and the implications of HB 657.
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La HB 657 perjudicará a los miembros de la asociación de propietarios. Representante Porras, hablemos de ello.
Discover how HB 657 could impact Florida HOA members. Understand the risks and implications of HB 657 for homeowners. Read more now!
Read more → HB 657 Is Going to Hurt HOA Members. Representative Porras, Let’s Talk About It.
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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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANDATORY MANAGEMENT BILL IS FILED
Discover how the new community association management bill impacts HOAs and condos. Learn about mandatory management requirements and implications.
Read more → When Condo Associations Throw Out Ballots: What This Arbitration Case Teaches Boards and Owners
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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Condo and HOA Unit Owner Resolutions: A Necessary Reality Check
Last week we focused on board resolutions. Now it’s the owners’ turn. Most condo and HOA disputes start with skipped rules, personal reactions to enforcement, or not participating until there’s a problem. Living in an association means shared responsibility. Read the documents, stay engaged, pay on time, and…
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