While the intention of HOAs is designed to maintain property values and ensure well-managed communities for the benefit of their residents, they can also become expensive and cause frustration. Recent data suggests that 70% of homeowners say if they were to buy a new home in the future, they would prefer a community without an […]

WCTV obtained water bills from Whispering Pines residents, showing they pay a Jacksonville-based company called Oates Energy, Inc. Staci Inez spoke with a representative from the company, and they emailed a statement about their services. Oates Energy wrote, “Our function is to allocate utility bills among residents, collect individual payments from those residents, and then […]

A new building safety law that was passed in the wake of the Surfside tragedy in Florida has resulted in a tremendous amount of financial pressure on condo owners. Now, one state lawmaker warns it could prompt the “next wave of homeless people,” with elderly residents living on fixed incomes at the forefront.   Read the […]

An influential group of real estate attorneys that advised Florida lawmakers after a residential tower partially collapsed in Surfside saw an opportunity to rein in condo associations, while realizing their advice would lead distressed unit owners in older buildings to sell to developers.   Read the article…………………………….

A judge has temporarily blocked a Polk County mother from parking her car at the entrance of her subdivision while dropping off and picking up her children from the school bus.  This follows a lawsuit filed against the woman, Joy Hitchcock, by her homeowners’ association, Morgan Creek Preserve Residents Association, which alleges the action violates […]

A group of residents at a Miami condo took to the streets in protest after they found out they were being asked to pay hundreds more a month for a special assessment. Consumer investigator Sasha Jones is digging into why the condo board says the assessment is needed. There were honks of support for protesters […]

Time is up for condo owners across Florida to meet safety guidelines passed in the wake of 2021’s deadly Champlain Towers collapse.  Condo associations had until Dec. 31 to inspect aging buildings and come up with a plan to save for routine maintenance.  The market took a nosedive in the lead up to that deadline […]

A group of residents at a Miami condo took to the streets in protest after they found out they were being asked to pay hundreds more a month for a special assessment. Consumer investigator Sasha Jones is digging into why the condo board says the assessment is needed. There were honks of support for protesters […]

Jan. H., a 74-year-old widow, felt a chill that day in June 2021 when Champlain Towers South crumbled. “Something wicked,” she’d later tell her son, a gnawing dread that proved tragically accurate. What followed wasn’t just a national tragedy; it was the start of a financial earthquake that shattered the foundations of Florida’s retirement communities. […]

A new resource has emerged for South Florida residents to combat fraud. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has launched an online platform to facilitate reporting fraudulent incidents involving homeowners’ associations and condominiums in the county. This program is a response to growing concerns from community members who have reported financial misconduct and corruption within their associations’ […]

South Florida, long a beacon for retirees chasing sun-soaked golden years, is turning into a financial nightmare for those on fixed incomes. Skyrocketing home prices, ballooning condo fees and a barrage of new regulations are squeezing retirees out of their dream homes, sending grave implications through the retirement housing market.    Read the article…………………………….

Champlain Towers South Condominium collapsed in 2021, killing 98 people. It did not take Florida’s legislature long to enact broad statutory requirements for structural inspections and funding reserve accounts for Florida condominiums.  Read the article…………………………….

The Lake Clarke Gardens condominiums in Lake Worth, Florida, are among many places across the Sunshine State selling Americans the much-coveted dream of retiring in a place in the sun. With 855 units in 24 separate residential buildings only a few miles from the ocean and featuring a clubhouse, swimming pools and many more amenities […]

Unit owners at Mutiny on the Bay – a Coconut Grove landmark with a rich history as a party hotspot during Miami’s cocaine boom – are mulling over a second buyout offer from competing developers who aim to raze the building and redevelop the site.  West Palm Beach developer Steven Figari and Slate Property Group […]

Time is up for condo owners across Florida to meet safety guidelines passed in the wake of 2021’s deadly Champlain Towers collapse. Condo associations had until Dec. 31 to inspect aging buildings and come up with a plan to save for routine maintenance.   Read the article…………………………….

What we know:  Nine palm trees were cut down without authorization last month on the fourth hole of the Harbour Village Golf & Yacht Club in Ponce Inlet. The trees were removed by the property owner, and residents, including Charles Burge, are upset about the environmental damage. Burge estimates the value of the trees at […]

Residents at Grenadier Lakes at Welleby said their costs doubled after the previous HOA board resigned.    Video news report……………………..

Condo boards would be able to get loans without the approval of their wider association membership, according to a wide-ranging bill aimed at shoring up condo safety that received unanimous approval from a House panel Tuesday.   Read the article…………………………….

WPTV is looking into what impact homeowners association fees have on people in Palm Beach County……WPTV did some digging and called the Sandalwood Lakes HOA President Gabriela Botofan, who said they’ve been trying to find ways to make living in the community more affordable.    Read the article…………………………….

The Florida condo market is experiencing an unprecedented crisis as a result of costly mandatory repairs in aging buildings. Special assessments totaling six figures are forcing owners to sell, but buyers are hesitant. With mortgage restrictions tightening and uncertainty increasing, the once-affordable retirement destination is struggling to retain its appeal   Read the article…………………………….

Question: When my husband and I retired and moved into our condo several years ago, we noted that one of the rules stated that dogs must be walked away from the residences. Most of our townhouse-type units have front, back and/or side yards. In addition, the units in our very small community are arranged in […]