When it comes to selling homes under an HOA, you may find clients who appreciate an HOA and those who do not want to be under the rules of the HOA. When it comes to homeowners' associations, not every person understands the legal power. According to U.S. News, the HOA...
Homeowners’ rights in communities with HOAs
Many homeowners in Florida live in communities with a homeowners association or HOA. HOAs are legal entities, and the homeowners and board members that make up the HOA have legal rights. While property owners have the right to possess, control and enjoy their homes,...
Overview of an HOA lien
Homeowners’ associations have become much more commonplace over the past few decades in Florida and across the country. HOAs exist to create and enforce community rules and regulations as well as to provide certain specifically delineated services for residents....
Steps to take following receipt of an HOA violation notice
A significant number of residences in Florida cities like Vero Beach, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and elsewhere are subject to rules established by a homeowners association, or HOA. If you are part of a community with an HOA, a situation might arise in which you are said...
What should you ask your realtor about an HOA?
When you buy a condominium in Florida, you might be required to join the homeowner's association (HOA). A good HOA takes care of maintenance, gardening, repairs, security and anything else that the community needs. However, a bad HOA might charge you a steep monthly...
Your HOA is threatening to foreclose
There’s a lot of economic uncertainty happening in different industries right now, and affected employees are being forced to make some tough choices about which bills to pay and which to let slide. That may run some people into trouble with their homeowners...
Florida homeowners associations have right to regulate rentals
Summer is around the corner, and a Florida condo owner wants to spend two or three months out of state with extended family. They’re thinking about renting out their home to bring in some extra money while they’re gone. It’s a good idea – as long as they check with...
Three common questions about reasonable disability accommodation
Homeowners’ associations and condominium associations required by law to make “reasonable accommodations” for their disabled residents and the public. What is a reasonable accommodation? That depends on the facility and the resident’s needs. What does the law require?...
