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Homeowners upset over brewing HOA battle
Many Florida residents live in communities where homeowners pay monthly fees and other costs to the governing entity that enforces rules for their subdivision or planned neighborhood. When disputes arise between one or more homeowners and the organization that governs...
An HOA can charge a security deposit
Many Florida residents live in condominiums or have homes in communities that are governed by an elected board of officials. This adds to the possible legal issues that can arise. A Homeowners Association can sometimes do things that HOA residents are not necessarily...
How does an HOA function?
There has been an influx of newcomers to Florida in recent years. Many people who are currently in the market for a new home can explore various options, including condominiums, co-ops or other neighborhoods that operate under a governing entity. In most cases, that...
What falls under the authority of an HOA?
When you move into a community with a homeowners’ association, you must agree to adhere to the terms of the neighborhood covenant. Each HOA is different, and the specific rules that may apply to you depend on your individual community. It is your responsibility to...
When HOA problems arise in Florida
Many Florida residents live in condominiums, town homes and other types of retirement or family communities. Many of these neighborhoods require oversight from a governing body. Living in a community that is managed by a Homeowners Association (HOA) can be problematic...
HOA dispute turns into major legal battle
There are many benefits associated with living in a community with a governing body. This group oversees the maintenance of common areas and protects the property values of residents. However, there are times when an HOA can overstep its bounds or take steps that...
Issues that frequently arise with homeowners’ associations
When you look for a home in a new community, you likely look at the state of the common areas, how residents keep up their homes and the overall look of the neighborhood. In many cases, the homeowners’ association is responsible for these things, and you may find that...
Common reasons why homeowners sue their HOA
There are some benefits to living in a community with a governing body, such as a homeowners’ association. This group oversees important aspects of the neighborhood, such as maintenance of common areas, and it can make important improvements, enforce rules and take...
Florida HOA at center of legal dispute
Many Florida communities operate under policies and rules set by a Homeowners Association (HOA). A gated community in Fort Meyers says its residents have paid HOA fees, which included funds to pave and maintain private access roads in the area. Now, a legal dispute is...