It may not make sense to leave your condo empty during the parts of the year when you are not living there. However, renting it out may not be as straightforward as it is for other rental properties. The Florida International University College of Law explains that...
3 things to consider before choosing a neighborhood with an HOA
Looking for a new home can be both exciting and daunting. There are so many things to consider beyond the actual home. School districts, your commute to work and proximity to local markets and restaurants may all come into play when choosing the location. Homeowners...
3 things a Florida HOA can do
Before buying a home in the Sunshine State, you may want to see if the neighborhood has an HOA. These associations maintain the common areas of the community and enforce the rules and restrictions contained in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions or CCRs. The...
Detailing an HOA’s right to impose rental restrictions
Income properties are a popular form of investment in Naples. Owning a rental property can provide you with a reliable stream of additional funds, yet many may tell you that issues are bound to arise if you try to rent a property subject to a homeowners association. ...
CCR provision basics
Many people in Florida live in communities in which a homeowners' association has been established. These communities commonly involve townhomes or condominiums but may also involve single family homes. Many residents appreciate having an HOA to establish and enforce...
What are the required provisions in a condo association’s bylaws?
New condominiums are continuously on the rise, which means more condo associations are in effect. Those who go from a homeowner's association to a condo association may not know or be unaware of the differences. Those unfamiliar with condo living may find it helpful...
Florida HOA goes against law barring homeowner from entry
Many residential communities in Florida have a homeowner’s association to help maintain common grounds and keep property values up for the residents. However, there are times when the HOA steps out of line. Florida law governs HOA’s expecting them to follow certain...
What should I know before running for the HOA board?
Homeowner associations are common in Florida subdivisions. Over time, the community can elect members to represent them on the board, effectively taking over usually upon 75% occupancy. Before you run for the HOA board in your neighborhood, there are a few things you...
Florida HOA board and residents struggle with vulture problem
Residents of Tudor Grove at Timber Springs in Florida say that they are concerned about the hundreds of black vultures that occupy their community. One homeowner there claimed that the birds can carry up to 35 diseases. She also said that multiple attempts to get them...
What to consider when starting an HOA
Homeowners associations have become more popular in recent decades in Florida and throughout the country. As of 2010, roughly one in five Americans lived in a property controlled by an HOA. To create an HOA, a group of individuals will need to create an LLC or similar...