Joining or managing a homeowner's association frequently involves matters of organization and compliance. When homeowners pay their dues, they are in the right to expect their HOA to abide by whatever services a contract stipulates. This goes both ways. When...

Living in a Florida community governed by a homeowner association brings benefits to many property owners, but these organizations also impose many restrictions. They have broad legal powers to set payments and, under certain considerations, to impose special...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...