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Written by Eric M. Glazer · Florida attorney
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…
Read: WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST BUY? →
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,…
Read: HOW TO HANDLE AN HOA DISPUTE →
Explore the complexities of HOA termination and the implications of HB 657.
Read: HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF TERMINATING YOUR HOA? →
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.…
Read: When Condo Associations Throw Out Ballots: What This Arbitration Case Teaches Boards and Owners →
Florida’s 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled that 100% means 100% when it comes to condo termination, siding with unit owners who fought back against a developer’s attempt to change voting rules mid-game. This major decision highlights the legal battle over whether older condo declarations can be overridden…
Read: FLORIDA’S 3RD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL SAYS 100% MEANS 100% →
Florida’s HB 137 & SB 120 propose an HOA Ombudsman to support homeowners. Will this level the playing field? Share your thoughts!
Read: HAVE THE PRAYERS OF HOA OWNERS BEEN ANSWERED? →
HOA election night: so much can go wrong! From proxies to ballots, nominations to quorums—learn how to avoid common pitfalls & stay on track
Read: THE ANNUAL MEETING IN AN HOA – WHAT COULD GO WRONG? →
Election tampering in condos? It happens. Read this case I won proving intentional notice failures. Share your thoughts in the comments!
Read: SO YOU THINK THERE’S NO FRAUD IN ELECTIONS? →
Election season is here—but is it your HOA’s? Whoever wins, give them a chance. Don’t like the result? Run next year instead of complaining!
Read: ELECTION NIGHT →
Election night chaos: quorum issues, tie votes, & more! Learn why managers & attorneys must team up to avoid costly mistakes. Call for help!
Read: YOUR ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION IT AIN’T AS EASY AS IT SOUNDS – PART 2 →
Election season is here! First notices must go out—condos or HOAs. Learn what can go wrong and why your attorney and manager must team up!
Read: YOUR ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION IT AIN’T AS EASY AS IT SOUNDS - Part 1 →
There has been lots of complaints over the years that when condominium owners bring their complaints to the DBPR and expect some help, the only thing they got in return was a letter that said the DBPR has no jurisdiction over the subject matter of their complaint. I actually watched a legislative hearing in…
Read: THE DBPR HAS LOTS OF NEW POWER – WILL THEY USE IT? → We fought long and we fought hard, but we got what we wanted; mandatory education for all condo board members and HOA board members. Now, all Board members of both condominiums and HOAs must become certified by both submitting a document stating you have read your governing documents and will comply with…
Read: MANDATORY EDUCATION IS HERE AND SO ARE THE CLASSES → In 2011, I argued a case in front of The Supreme Court of Florida called Cohn v. The Grand Condominium. Here’s a quick summary of the facts: The Grand is a large condo building built in 1986 in Dade County. The declaration of condominium was recorded in 1986. It contains 1,200 units. 800 of the units are…
Read: NEW ARBITRATION RULING SENDS SHOCKWAVES TO ALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS REGARDING ELECTIONS → Irecently blogged about the new statute requiring education for HOA Board Members. This week, let’s talk about mandatory education for condominium Board members. There is definitely a difference between the two. So here’s the new law……. 718.112(2)(d)4b – CONDOMINIUM DIRECTOR EDUCATION A director of a board…
Read: NOW LET’S TALK ABOUT EDUCATION FOR CONDO BOARD MEMBERS → So when I wrote my blog last week asking people what their problems are, I couldn’t help but think about all of the issues that can arise in a condominium or HOA. It’s almost endless. Here’s some issues that are routinely litigated or arbitrated:faulty elections, failure to hold meetings, failure to post…
Read: SO WHAT AM I LEAVING OUT → Sometimes HOAs are simply forgotten about when it comes to new laws. There’s usually a hands off approach by The Florida Legislature. Not this year. This year a new act was created called the “Homeowners’ Associations Bill of Rights.” Florida Statute.303. Now, like condominiums, notices of all board meetings…
Read: AN HOA MEMBER’S BILL OF RIGHTS – HB 919 → DISTRIBUTION OF THE INSPECTION REPORTS Upon completion of a phase one or phase two milestone inspection and receipt of the inspector-prepared summary of the inspection report from the architect or engineer who performed the inspection, the association must distribute a copy of the inspector-prepared summary…
Read: SOME OTHER NEW LAWS CONDOS MUST FOLLOW – PART TWO →Read it. Then watch it.
