Planned communities are extremely popular in Florida, which means many of the Sunshine State's residents must abide by the covenants, conditions and restrictions of a homeowners association. These rules are designed to protect property values and maintain certain...

If you are a homeowner’s association board member, you know how important the various rules and covenants are to preserving the quality of life and home values in your community. But what if a community member consistently ignores or purposely violates HOA...

Are you a professional such as an accountant, lawyer or architect running your business out of a leased office space? Are you tired of throwing your money away by renting? Consider owning an office condominium.  Condominiums are often in more desirable locations than...

In Florida, you have the right to use energy devices that rely on renewable resources, such as solar collectors and clotheslines.  The FSEC Energy Research Center explains that Florida law prohibits HOAs from denying homeowners the right to install solar equipment. ...

Your association needs predictable cash flow in order to pay bills and maintain reserves. When owners do not pay their assessments, it throws a wrench in the whole system. There is a relatively standard order you can follow to convince owners to pay or to secure your...

If you are thinking about buying a condominium, you may already know about the potential benefits. For example, while financing the purchase of a condo is very similar to the process for a single-family home, the purchase price may be much less. This makes a condo...

If there is one thing worse than a bad condominium neighbor, it is a bad neighbor who owns the unit. What can a condo association do - kick the person out of their own home? Well, the association can try. Or you can encourage other solutions. In any case, the task is...

Homeowners' associations commonly manage condominium and townhouse complexes, aiding in the development of maintenance of a uniform standard throughout the community. One goal of an HOA is to protect the property value of all owners. Another benefit of an HOA is the...

The American flag is an iconic symbol. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the flag also represents the history of the country. Furthermore, if you have served in the U.S. military or know someone who has, you may want to hoist the Stars and Stripes above...

Living in a Florida condo gives you access to the beautiful ocean views and sandy beaches the state is famous for. Unfortunately, you are also in close proximity to your neighbors, sharing walls and sometimes entering into disputes. Disagreements that crop can quickly...