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HOA: A Start-To-Finish Guide for Homeowners
HOA: A Start-To-Finish Guide for Homeowners

According to a Florida district judge, a community association is “a little democratic sub-society of necessity.” Hidden Harbour Estates, Inc. v. Norman, 383 So. 2d. 637 (Fla. App., 1981). Similar to state and local governments, homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are essentially an agreement between property owners to cooperate and abide by the rules in hopes of making the community a better place to live. If everyone plays ball, the community as a whole runs more smoothly and enjoys benefits that individual homeowners would not be able to enjoy acting alone.

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Community LivingChristopher R. Moore, Esq.HOA
Condominium Associations: Know What You're Getting Into When You Buy a Condo
Condominium Associations: Know What You're Getting Into When You Buy a Condo

Condominium living can be a great experience. You get the community feeling of an apartment complex with the financial benefits of homeownership. But before purchasing a condo, you need to know what you’re getting into. Condo associations offer tangible benefits and services to their members, but members also owe certain obligations to the association and duties to their neighbors. Of course, condo associations are not all the same, and the legal framework governing condominiums varies from state to state. In general, though, there are a few important principles every condo owner or prospective purchaser should keep in mind.

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Community LivingChristopher R. Moore, Esq.Condominium