Avoid violating these 9 homeowners association rules that could cost you

Article Courtesy of  Bankrate    By Jennifer Bradley Franklin Published January 31, 2021 When you’re on the hunt for a new place, you might find that some homes are in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Some think of …

Reasonable Modifications And The Fair Housing Act—Knowing The Law Can Help Your Association Proactively Avoid Lawsuits

Article Courtesy of  JD Supra By Lydia Chartre Published January 21, 2021 Did you know that homeowners have the right to request reasonable modifications to the common area if they are disabled and the proposed modification helps them use and …

When Should I Sue a Condo Association?

Living in a condominium suits your lifestyle. You enjoy the size, layout, and appearance of your condo. As a member of a larger association, you get the advantage of a range of facilities. For your membership fees, you also receive …

Why Most Florida Condominiums Don’t Qualify for FHA Financing

By Christopher Carter Published December 6, 2020 Let’s start with some background on FHA-insured mortgage financing. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is an agency of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a Cabinet-level department of the Federal …

What Does HOA Regulate? What Does It Not?

What Is an HOA? HOA stands for “Homeowner’s Association,” and it has several duties. It is the entity that maintains the property’s grounds and provides residents with several amenities. These associations even hold barbecues and Christmas parties for residents to …

Five Biggest Myths About Homeowners’ Associations

Article Courtesy of  NEWSWIRE By Katherine S Published December 4, 2020 Homeowners associations are responsible for creating and enforcing rules across their community. Here are some of the biggest myths.   Millions of people in America live in areas that are …

Hundreds of Florida renters evicted during pandemic despite CDC order

Article Courtesy of The Tampa Bay Times By Emily L. Mahoney and Christopher O’Donnell Published November 30, 2020   Nicole Kelley felt confident when she dialed into her eviction hearing in late September. A Lyft driver whose income had dropped off during the …

Condo and co-op owners need homeowners insurance, but it’s not the same type you’d get for a house

Article Courtesy of The Business Insider By Ronda Lee Published November 13, 2020 Condo HO-6 insurance is a type of homeowners insurance for condo and co-op owners. The major difference between condo and standard homeowners insurance is the dwelling coverage. Although not …