Condo owners are becoming second-class citizens vs condo renters nation-wide. Renters are seldom evicted for disturbing their neighbors, can't be fined, and can generally do whatever they want without consequence. The absent owner can be fined, but it's often too much trouble for condo boards and managers to go after out-of-state owners for the bad deeds of their renters. Further, fearing … [Read more...]
How to Lose Your Home for $400 or Less
How a missed $400 homeowners association dues payment escalated into foreclosure and eviction in Texas. Homeowners association rights and wrongs with Dr. David Goldenberg. Show Date: February 12, 2009 (Podcast no longer available.) A Texas homeowner missed a $400 payment to his homeowners association - which soon mushroomed into an additional $3000/plus in legal fees and interest, … [Read more...]
Florida Condo Owners Association Rights Legislation
Topic: 2008 Florida legislation further protects condo owner association rights - Changes to Florida Condo Act FS 718 herald enhanced association safeguards for condo dwellers. Show date: July 2, 2008. The State of Florida passed legislation in 2008 that further protects condo owner rights. Our featured guest spearheaded this legislation. He's at the forefront of the homeowner rights consumer … [Read more...]