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The purpose of a community governing body is to maintain certain areas, such as neighborhood pools or the main roads throughout the development. In many Florida neighborhoods, the homeowners’ association has the right to make certain decisions about projects such as...
Moving into a neighborhood with a governing body that oversees certain functions of the community comes with certain expectations and requirements. An HOA can require the homeowner to do certain things and avoid others, typically things that affect the appearance of...
Many Florida communities have organizations tasked with the responsibility of keeping up the appearance of the neighborhood and protecting home values. Before buying a home in a neighborhood with an HOA, potential homeowners would be wise to know what this group can...
Construction projects are complicated, whether it is an addition to a home or building a multi-use high-rise building. In a perfect world, owners, contractors, suppliers, architects and others involved in the project work in harmony to perfectly execute a plan...
An interesting Homeowners Association dispute that comes up time and time again is one involving landscaping. The reason for this is because while an HOA may have rules stating that a landscape needs to be well-kept or clean in appearance, there is a lot of gray area...
If you buy a home that comes with an HOA, you have to agree to pay the HOA fees when you buy. You also have to agree to the rules of that association. The upside is that you get community amenities, services and the knowledge that your neighbors will also follow the...
Living in a neighborhood that’s governed by a homeowner’s association is often a positive experience until there’s a dispute. Getting a dispute settled can take some work from both sides, but it’s imperative that you try to do this quickly since the situation dragging...
Many Brandon residents live in communities where homeowners' associations (HOA) covenants rule. These communities' board members are elected to their roles by residents. They get to choose what goes on in their community. Things don't always work out as they should...
You and your homeowner's association (HOA) have always been on good terms, but lately, you've felt like you're a target. You had a notice to take down the shutters you put on your house, because they didn't match the neighbors. You were asked not to build a playhouse...
If your homeowner's association (HOA) has a problem with something you've done on your property, you could be engaged in a heavy dispute. The good news is that there are ways for you to handle the dispute and to move on.Winning a fight against your HOA isn't always...
