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LiensFL

Removing or Disputing a Florida HOA Assessment Lien

How a Florida HOA assessment lien gets cleared — and the procedural points behind a disputed one, from the 45-day notice to the small-fine limit. Informational, not legal advice.

May 26, 2026 · 2 min read

LiensFL

Florida HOA Assessment Liens Explained: How They're Created

How a Florida HOA assessment lien comes into existence — the authority behind it, the 45-day pre-lien notice, and what the lien secures under §720.3085. Informational, not legal advice.

May 26, 2026 · 2 min read

LiensFL

Florida HOA Assessment Lien Priority: Where It Stands vs. Your Mortgage

A Florida HOA assessment lien's priority relates back to the recorded declaration — but a 'safe harbor' caps what a foreclosing first mortgagee owes. Here's how §720.3085 works. Informational, not legal advice.

May 26, 2026 · 2 min read

HOA DisputesFL

Florida HOA Law Changes in 2024 and 2025

HB 1203 reshaped Florida's Homeowners' Association Act in 2024 — new fining steps, transparency and website rules, and director education. Here's an overview — informational, not legal advice.

May 25, 2026 · 3 min read

ForeclosureFL

Can My HOA Foreclose on My Home in Florida?

Florida law lets an HOA foreclose to collect unpaid assessments, but Chapter 720 sets out notice steps and dollar limits first. Here's what the statute says — informational, not legal advice.

May 25, 2026 · 4 min read

Fines & PenaltiesFL

Challenging an HOA Fine in Florida: What the Law Provides

How Florida Chapter 720 treats HOA fines — notice requirements, the hearing committee, dollar caps, and the procedural rights homeowners have. Informational, not legal advice.

May 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Records & TransparencyFL

Florida HOA Records: What Homeowners Are Entitled To (§720.303)

Florida law gives homeowners broad access to association records. What the statute defines as official records, the 10-business-day deadline, and the penalty for non-compliance. Informational, not legal advice.

May 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Fines & PenaltiesFL

HOA Fining Procedures in Florida: What the Statute Actually Requires

The exact procedural steps a Florida HOA must follow to levy a valid fine under §720.305 — and the missteps that make a fine unenforceable.

May 15, 2026 · 3 min read

Defenses & StrategyFL

Selective Enforcement: How Florida Courts Treat Uneven HOA Enforcement

When an HOA fines one owner for something it ignores elsewhere, Florida courts have recognized a selective-enforcement defense. How the doctrine works and what it rests on. Informational, not legal advice.

May 12, 2026 · 3 min read

HearingsFL

HOA Hearings in Florida: What to Expect and What Often Comes Up

What a Florida HOA fine hearing involves, the procedural rights behind it, and the kinds of points homeowners commonly raise — informational, not legal advice.

May 9, 2026 · 2 min read