Buying a home in a Florida homeowners association (HOA) community isn’t always as simple as signing a contract and closing the deal. In many Florida communities, the HOA has the authority to screen and even deny potential buyers, but only under specific conditions and...
Everyone wants good neighbors. We all deserve to feel safe, comfortable and at ease in our homes, and part of that security comes from knowing your community shares the same standards. In Florida, where HOAs and condo associations are common, state law gives...
Covenants are the backbone of your Florida HOA’s rules and regulations. These legally binding documents, formally known as the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), govern how your community functions and what is expected of both...
Making changes to your HOA’s governing documents in Florida isn’t as simple as updating a policy on a whim. These documents, including the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) and bylaws, are legal instruments that require careful...
Homeowners’ associations in Florida are like any other major entity – they must manage and operate multi-million-dollar non-profit organizations and must do so against the backdrop of changing legislation and ongoing pressure from their residents. This is a tall...
Understanding homeowners’ association tax requirements can be one of the most overwhelming responsibilities for Florida HOA board members. Rules differ for unit owners versus the HOA as a whole, as do an HOA’s federal versus state tax responsibilities, the...
