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Florida lawmaker floats ban on HOAs amid growing backlash

2 days ago
  • #Florida politics
  • #HOA reform
  • #homeowner rights
  • South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) considers abolishing HOAs statewide due to rising fees, lawsuits, and arrests.
  • Porras calls HOAs a 'failed experiment,' citing mismanagement and lack of community benefit despite high monthly fees.
  • Residents in Tampa and Palm Beach County report financial strain from HOA legal battles and high dues.
  • Extreme enforcement cases include arrests over brown grass and foreclosure threats over house paint disputes.
  • Approximately 9.5 million Floridians live in HOA communities, making abolition a significant political and legal challenge.
  • Porras suggests single-family HOAs have lost their purpose, while condominiums present a more complex case for reform.