Are there limits to how much your HOA can increase fees?
Written by bkabritsor Living in a community that has a homeowner’s association in place offers benefits and drawbacks. On one hand, you…
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What are CCRs?
Written by bkabritsor When looking into buying a home, you have a lot of things to take into consideration and keep in…
Can The HOA Restrict Homeowners From Flying The U.S. Flag On Holidays Like Memorial Day?
Written by Denise Homeowners associations are known for strict architectural rules that can also extend to outdoor fixtures such as flags, political…
Federal Laws That Regulate HOA Communities
Written by Denise It is no secret that federal laws regulate HOA communities in more ways than one. Therefore, board members and…
HOA Collection Policy: How To Make And Enforce It
Written by Denise An HOA collection policy is integral to the success of any homeowners association. Without such a policy in place,…
What to Know Before Pursuing a Change of Use
Written by Kelsi Maree Borland Zoning is the first consideration when an investor considers a change in property use. The pandemic disrupted…
HOA Homefront: Readers ask about repairs and poor pool maintenance
Who’s responsible? Q: I’m in dispute with my association. The original doors facing the outside of my condo have extensive dry-rot. I’ve…
House panel approves bill to create ombudsman, appeals process for HOA disputes
HB 1033 seeks to keep HOA disputes from reaching the courts. Floridians who tussle with homeowners associations (HOAs) could soon see a…
HOA Homefront: Virtual meetings and a law that came too late
During the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, HOAs were presented with a conundrum: Local health authorities prohibited gatherings of more than a…
When an HOA Fails to Follow Its Own Covenants and Procedures, Is Such a “Technicality” Actionable?
Homeowners aggrieved by their homeowners associations (HOAs) often quickly notice when the Board of Directors of the HOA fails to follow its…
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HOA Case Law: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., regulates “debt collectors” who regularly attempt to collect debts owed to…
Court Had Jurisdiction to Award Attorney Fees Though Expressly Denied Prior to Judgment
The homeowners' association (“HOA”) also sought attorney fees, but Sterne said in her Nov. 29, 2018 statement of decision: “The court finds…