Florida is the capital of 55 and over communities. But many associations misunderstand what it takes to legally maintain that status. Under federal law, a community must meet strict requirements to qualify as housing for older persons.

In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer explains:

 – The three legal requirements under HOPA

– Why the 80% rule matters

– The compliance mistake many boards make

– The legal risks of enforcing age restrictions incorrectly

If your association claims to be 55 and over, this is information every board member and homeowner should understand.

Join Condo Craze & HOAs LIVE Sunday at 11AM on YouTube.

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S4E10 | Airing 3-22-26

Florida is the capital of 55 and over communities. But many associations misunderstand what it takes to legally maintain that status.

Under federal law, a community must meet strict requirements to qualify as housing for older persons.

In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer explains:

• The three legal requirements under HOPA

• Why the 80% rule matters

• The compliance mistake many boards make

• The legal risks of enforcing age restrictions incorrectly

If your association claims to be 55 and over, this is information every board member and homeowner should understand.

Join us LIVE Sunday at 11am on YouTube. Bring your questions.

📞 Call in live Sunday at 11am – 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378)

📺 Watch live on YouTube

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S4E9 | Airing 3-15-26

Florida lawmakers are considering HB 657, a bill that would create a formal process allowing homeowners to terminate their HOA.

At first glance, that might sound like a dream for frustrated homeowners.

But what happens to private roads, stormwater systems, insurance, and shared amenities once an HOA disappears?

In this episode of Condo Craze & HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer breaks down the proposed law, how termination would actually work, and why dissolving an HOA may create more problems than it solves.

Join us LIVE Sunday at 11am on YouTube. Bring your questions.

Contact your state representative here:

Email FL House Rep. Porras here: [email protected]

https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/myrepresentative.aspx

https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators

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S4E8 | Airing 3-8-26

For decades, Florida required mediation before most HOA disputes went to court. It was designed to reduce lawsuits and control legal costs for homeowners.

HB 657 could change that.

If mediation is removed and disputes start in court, what happens next? More lawyers? More fees? More assessments?

We break down the bill, and what this could mean for condo and HOA owners across Florida.

Join us LIVE Sunday at 11am on YouTube. Bring your questions.

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S4E7 | Airing 3-1-26

What if Tallahassee just told your condo or HOA board…you’re no longer allowed to self-manage?

Florida's HB 465 and SB 822 could require associations with $500,000+ in annual revenue to hire a licensed community association management firm.

No more “we’ve got this.”

MANDATORY professional management.

Is this smart oversight after years of new regulations…or government overreach?

Eric Glazer breaks down:

• Who this really affects

• What the bills actually say

• Whether this reduces liability

• And whether licensed always means competent

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S4E6 | Airing 2-22-26

Most condo and HOA boards don’t lose money on concrete restoration because of bad work. They lose it because of bad decisions.

This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis sit down with Mustafa Adeeb of PD Concrete to break down the 3 stages boards rarely understand:

• Choosing the right structural engineer

• Contractor selection and pre-bid meetings

• Change orders and hidden conditions

Then Eric explains what happens legally when boards ignore engineers, delay repairs, or rely on patchwork fixes.

If you live in a condo or HOA, this one affects your property value, your assessments, and your liability.

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S4E5 | Airing 2-15-26

This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer walks through a real condo election case he personally handled, where dozens of ballots were tossed.

Can boards reject ballots over signatures, envelopes, or who dropped them off?

What feels like a “small technicality” might actually void the entire election.

If you live in a condo or HOA, serve on a board, or manage an association, this one matters.

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S4E4 | Airing 2-1-26

Every January, condo and HOA boards promise this will be the year things run better. Better budgets. Better meetings. Fewer angry owners. Fewer lawyers.

And every year… the same mistakes show up right on schedule.

In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, we break down 5 New Year resolutions that actually work for boards, grounded in Florida law, real cases, and decades of hard lessons.

Watch live Sunday at 11am on YouTube.

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S4E2 | Airing January 25, 2026

Every January, condo and HOA boards promise this will be the year things run better. Better budgets. Better meetings. Fewer angry owners. Fewer lawyers.

And every year… the same mistakes show up right on schedule.

In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, we break down 5 New Year resolutions that actually work for boards, grounded in Florida law, real cases, and decades of hard lessons.

Watch live Sunday at 11am on YouTube.

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S4E2 | Airing January 18, 2026

A Florida arbitrator just dropped a ruling that changes how condo and HOA board meetings should work, especially when owners are allowed to speak. Most boards do it one way. The law may require the opposite.

On this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis break down the case, the ruling, and why letting owners speak after a vote may defeat the entire purpose of the law.

Join us Sunday at 11am

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S4E1 | Airing January 11, 2026