One way or another, future historians will consider the Coronavirus Pandemic among the most noteworthy events of the early 21st Century. The full economic impact on homeowners and their families cannot yet be precisely predicted, but it is likely to be immense. Taking the necessary precautions to avoid exposure to the virus and preparing for the financial ramifications will require prudence, careful planning, and maybe even a little creative thinking. Homeowners can't completely avoid the fallout from Coronavirus, but there are a few measures that could hopefully soften the blow.
Read MoreAccording 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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