Florida’s condominium landscape is vast and complex, with millions of residents calling condos their home. Making sense of the intricacies of condo living can be challenging, but condo owners have a powerful ally in the Florida Division of Condominiums. Nevertheless, due to the intricacies of the law and the overwhelming number of cases compared to…
Florida’s condominium lifestyle attracts many residents and investors, but it can come with often unexpected financial challenges. One such challenge is the dreaded special assessment when condo owners are collectively expected to pay potentially large sums in addition to their condo association fees to maintain or repair the common areas of their buildings. When Florida…
Living in a community governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA) comes with both benefits and responsibilities. While HOAs help maintain property values and community standards, they also have the power to enforce rules through fines. The process for issuing Florida HOA fines is strictly regulated. Homeowners can benefit from understanding the steps a Florida HOA…
Homeowners associations (HOAs) exist as a means to maintain property values and community standards. However, HOAs can also become obstacles to homeowners looking to sell their properties. In particular, HOA litigations and other legal actions that may hinder property sales. Fortunately, in many cases there are viable legal options available to homeowners facing these challenges….
1. What are the steps a Florida HOA needs to undertake HOA collections? To collect past due fees, a Florida HOA is required to: 1. Send a written notice to the homeowner 2. Apply late fees and interest as per the governing documents 3. File a lien on the property if allowed by the HOA’s…
Due to a number of association-related occurrences in recent years (ranging from the unprecedented collapse of a condo in Surfside to a number of high-profile theft and fraud cases in Miami) the Florida legislature has focused on creating new Florida HOA laws to protect the rights and wellbeing of the homeowners in the state. With…
For homeowners in Florida’s residential communities governed by homeowners associations (HOAs), condominium owners associations (COAs), or mobile home rental communities, disputes with the governing association can quickly escalate into legal battles. In suing a Florida HOA or other association, whether it’s over assessments, rule violations, or board elections, homeowners may find themselves needing to find…
In Florida, homeowners associations (HOAs) play a crucial role in maintaining the order and safety within residential communities. However, when an association fails in its duty of care, filing a personal injury lawsuit and pursuing legal action against the association may be the only way for an accident victim to make themselves financially whole. Governed…
Selling a property within a homeowner association (HOA) community presents distinct differences compared to selling one outside of such a community. In fact, selling an HOA home involves more steps and has more areas for buyers and sellers to take into consideration. Additionally, buyers must adhere to the HOA’s rules and regulations governing aspects such…
Many people do not want to live in a homeowners association (HOA) and actively resist the formation of an HOA in their community. While being in an HOA community has certain advantages such as marginally higher property values (on average 4% higher property values when compared to similar non-HOA communities) there are often far-reaching disadvantages. …
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