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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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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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HOW TO HANDLE AN HOA DISPUTE
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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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.
Read more → HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF TERMINATING YOUR HOA?
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.
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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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New Year Resolutions for Condo & HOA Boards
Every year, condo and HOA boards promise this will be the year things finally run smoothly. And every year, the same problems show up again, late budgets, messy meetings, inconsistent enforcement, frustrated owners, and eventually legal threats. This article breaks down board resolutions that actually work,…
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