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For over a decade, Eric Glazer’s Condo Craze and HOAs blog has been a go-to resource for anyone involved in condo and HOA communities. As a board-certified attorney specializing in condo and HOA law, Eric breaks down complex legal issues into simple and practical advice to help board members, property managers, and residents handle everyday challenges. With his expert insights, tips, and a good laugh along the way, it’s the perfect guide for anyone looking to make their neighborhood a better place to live.
3 days ago2 min read
THE CRITICS WERE ALL WRONG
Mandatory education for condo boards was once criticized. Now, 400+ pack every class eager to learn. Florida got this one right!
Feb 103 min read
BEFORE YOU GO BAD-MOUTHING YOUR BOARD
Condo turmoil: Red-tagged building, $4.5M repairs, residents demand transparency on past funds. Know your rights and ask for records!
Feb 34 min read
HAVE THE PRAYERS OF HOA OWNERS BEEN ANSWERED?
Florida’s HB 137 & SB 120 propose an HOA Ombudsman to support homeowners. Will this level the playing field? Share your thoughts!
Jan 272 min read
2025 – THE BEGINNING OF MASSIVE CHANGES TO OUR CONDO COMMUNITIES
2025 is a game-changer for Florida condos with new laws on inspections, repairs, and reserves, ensuring safety after the Surfside tragedy.
Jan 202 min read
OUT WITH THE OLD…IN WITH THE NEW
Presidential Inauguration is certain—can HOAs & condos say the same? Eric & Karen dive into chaotic leadership turnovers in associations!
Jan 132 min read
FLORIDA DOING WHAT IT CAN TO PROTECT AGAINST FIRES
LA’s tragedy sparks fire safety talks. Eric & Karen explain FL high-rise fire rules, ELSS systems & what this means for condo owners.
Jan 62 min read
THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT FIASCO IS FINALLY SETTLED -- FOR THIS WEEK THAT IS.
Are condo boards & HOAs required to disclose info under the Corporate Transparency Act? Confusion reigns—here’s what you need to know!
Dec 9, 20242 min read
IT’S NOW TIME TO BE NEIGHBORLY AGAIN
2024 tested Florida with new laws and division. Let’s move forward as neighbors—thankful, united, and ready for a better 2025.
Dec 3, 20243 min read
SO YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR CONDOMINIUM UNIT?
When selling your condo, it’s not ‘buyer beware’—it’s ‘seller disclose everything!’ Florida law demands transparency. Learn what’s required.
Nov 25, 20242 min read
FORECLOSURES ARE ALREADY RISING
Delinquencies are rising before mandatory reserves kick in. Learn the 120-day process associations must follow to collect unpaid assessments
Nov 18, 20243 min read
THE ANNUAL MEETING IN AN HOA – WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
HOA election night: so much can go wrong! From proxies to ballots, nominations to quorums—learn how to avoid common pitfalls & stay on track
Nov 11, 20246 min read
SO YOU THINK THERE’S NO FRAUD IN ELECTIONS?
Election tampering in condos? It happens. Read this case I won proving intentional notice failures. Share your thoughts in the comments!
Nov 4, 20241 min read
ELECTION NIGHT
Election season is here—but is it your HOA’s? Whoever wins, give them a chance. Don’t like the result? Run next year instead of complaining!
Oct 21, 20242 min read
YOUR ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION IT AIN’T AS EASY AS IT SOUNDS – PART 2
Election night chaos: quorum issues, tie votes, & more! Learn why managers & attorneys must team up to avoid costly mistakes. Call for help!
Oct 20, 20241 min read
SOME HALLOWEEN FUN
Let’s have some Halloween fun! Fill in the blanks with spooky answers about your HOA/condo.
Oct 13, 20242 min read
YOUR ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION IT AIN’T AS EASY AS IT SOUNDS - Part 1
Election season is here! First notices must go out—condos or HOAs. Learn what can go wrong and why your attorney and manager must team up!
Oct 7, 20242 min read
THE BODY OF WATER DOCTRINE
We too often here about a child drowning in a body of water. So many of our beautiful communities are built next to a natural lake or...
Sep 30, 20244 min read
APPEALS COURT MAKES IT CLEAR EVEN TO A SMALL HOA: ALLOW ACCESS TO THE ASSOCIATION’S OFFICIAL RECORDS OR ELSE
Wayside is a small, ten-home, self-managed homeowners’ association located in Seminole County. Pecchia and Porter both respectively own...
Sep 26, 20242 min read
CAN A CONDO PREVENT OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN ONE UNIT?
Oftentimes, condominium associations amend their documents in an attempt to prevent an owner from owning more than one condominium unit. ...
Sep 16, 20243 min read
IT’S TIME FOR BANKS OR OUR GREAT STATE TO COME TO THE RESCUE
Last week I made it clear that Floridians better understand that if they cannot afford the mandatory wave of special assessments that are...
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