Q: What is the accepted practice that my homeowners’ association should follow for opening and counting secret ballots used to elect the board? (J.D., via e-mail) A: Section 720.306(8) of the Florida ...

April 15 will arrive faster than you realize, so if you haven't filed your taxes yet, now's the time to start combing through your records to see what expenses could end up saving you money on your ...

Q: There has been confusion on my HOA board regarding when the association can record a lien against a delinquent owner. I thought we could lien after 45 days, but our manager says we must give a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Floridians who live in subdivisions condo buildings and other communities with homeowner associations (HOAs) now have laws ...

Homeowners Associations have many pros and cons , and special assessments fall into the latter category. Special assessments are one-time expenses that members must pay to cover unexpected costs. So, ...

A cracked section of pavement sits inside the gates of a townhouse-style condominium community in South Union—an issue residents say has gone unrepaired for months. At Rolgam Place in Houston's Third ...

Many people join homeowners associations (HOAs) to maintain high property values and community connections. That’s enough for ...

HOA and CDD fees in Florida have climbed in recent years due to stricter safety laws, higher insurance premiums, and expanded amenities. Coastal markets such as Miami, Naples, and Sarasota post some ...

I have been a real estate agent since before condominiums and gated communities even existed in Costa Rica. Even in those days, security was an issue. Due to a lack of social welfare and being a ...