5 years after the collapse of Champlain Towers South, the federal government’s final investigation has changed our understanding of what happened.Your association wants your money. Do not hand it over just yet.A recent Florida law created a sharp divide between condo owners and HOA owners. One group can legally walk away from fines without paying a dime. The other? Not so lucky.Eric is breaking down exactly who gets a pass and who gets penalized. Do not wait until a fine shows up in your mailbox to figure this out.Catch the truth LIVE this Sunday at 11am. Bring your questions to the chat, and
Your Florida condo or HOA board says you owe a fine. The board voted, the letter arrived, and the deadline is approaching. But was the fine actually imposed through the required legal process?In the episode of a new segment called, “Can They Legally Do That?”, Eric explains:• The difference between a fine being levied and imposed• Why a board vote may not complete the process• The role of the fining committee• The notice and hearing protections owners may have• The committee’s limited authority• What owners should request before paying• Why fines can have different collection consequences in F
Why can condominium owners file complaints with the State of Florida, while homeowners living in an HOA often have no state agency to turn to?In this episode of Condo Craze & HOAs, Eric Glazer explains one of the biggest misconceptions in Florida community association law. Although condos and HOAs may seem similar, Florida law treats them very differently, and for reasons that date back decades.Whether you live in a condominium, HOA, or serve on a board, this episode breaks down the law in plain English and explores one question every Florida homeowner should be asking:Should HOAs be regulated
5 years after the collapse of Champlain Towers South, the federal government’s final investigation has changed our understanding of what happened.According to NIST, the building’s collapse didn’t begin in a matter of seconds. It had been progressing for nearly three weeks.In this special episode, Eric Glazer sits down with one of the few people who witnessed this tragedy from both sides, first as an engineer involved in the building before it collapsed, and then as someone who stood in Surfside as the disaster unfolded. In a deeply personal conversation, Greg Batista (@GregBatistaENGINEER | @a
Everyone talks about rising insurance costs, special assessments, and reserve requirements…But what if one of the biggest threats to your condo or HOA is sitting in your inbox?This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis explore how emails, texts, and “Reply All” chains are creating conflict, destroying relationships, and turning neighbors into enemies.Why are people more civil face-to-face?Why do so many board disputes start with an email?And what simple change could make communities healthier and more productive?If you serve on a condo or HOA board, or simply live
This week on Condo Craze & HOAs, Eric Glazer sits down with Santiago Martin Grossy, Director of Association Operations at Affinity Management Services, to tackle a controversial question:Have community associations become too complicated to self-manage?Today’s boards are dealing with reserve studies, inspections, insurance challenges, collections, financial reporting, owner communication, and increasingly complex laws.So where does the board’s role end?What does a property manager actually do?What should a management company be doing behind the scenes?And why do some communities thrive while o
Florida condos are entering a completely different era.Insurance costs are exploding…Special assessments are crushing owners. Construction projects are delayed, over budget, and in many cases…completely out of control.But here’s the real problem…Volunteer condo boards are being forced to oversee multi-million dollar construction projects without the experience or systems needed to protect owners from costly mistakes.This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer sits down with HCMC, construction management expert Sam Hodge to break down what’s REALLY happening inside Florida condos right now.W
For decades… condo owners were told the same thing:“Don’t worry. We’ll keep fees low.”People believed it.But what if those low fees were never the real price?This Sunday at 11AM, Eric Glazer breaks down the biggest lie in condo living…and why thousands of Florida owners are now getting hit with financial shock all at once.____📞 Call in live Sunday at 11am – 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378)📺 Watch live on YouTube👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates!👉 Follow us for critical insights every association owner needs to know.____Most condo owners think they understand how community living
A condo owner asked for records. The association responded with Dropbox links, banker boxes, binders, filing cabinets and thousands of pages of documents.Sounds compliant, right? This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer breaks down the shocking Florida condo records cases where associations got into legal trouble AFTER giving owners access to records.What is “reasonable access”?What can associations legally withhold?What does the new records checklist law require?And why can dumping documents actually create liability?If you live in a condo or HOA, this is one episode you cannot
Most condo owners think they understand how community living works…Until something goes wrong.In this special episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer officially debuts his new book:“What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”After more than 30 years practicing condominium and HOA law in Florida, Eric pulls back the curtain on the real world of condos and HOAs, the fights, the politics, the hidden financial dangers, reserve funding, board battles, Surfside, special assessments, and the human side of community living that nobody talks about.The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as:• E-book
Most condo owners think they can just sue their association. Not so fast. Florida law actually starts from a different assumption, that owners are already at a disadvantage.In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer and co-host Karen Curtis Florida Statute 718.1255, why disputes are pushed away from court, and what that means for you before a case even begins.If you live in a condominium or serve on a board, understanding how disputes are supposed to start is critical. Getting it wrong can cost you time, money, and leverage before your case even begins.Next episode, we break
Many homeowners and HOA board members assume that when a dispute arises, the next step is simple… file a lawsuit.But in Florida, that assumption can cost you thousands of dollars.Under Florida Statute 720.311, most disputes in homeowners associations must go through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before a lawsuit can even begin. That usually means pre-suit mediation, where both sides attempt to resolve the issue before stepping into a courtroom.If that step is skipped, a case can be delayed, dismissed, or become dramatically more expensive than necessary.In this episode of Condo Craze an
Something major just changed in the mortgage industry… and most condo owners don’t even know it yet.Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have updated the rules that determine whether buyers can get loans in condominium buildings.Some condos may now qualify for financing again after insurance rules were relaxed.But at the exact same time, lenders are tightening the financial standards associations must meet.On this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer breaks down what these new mortgage rules mean for condo owners, buyers, and boards across Florida.If you live in a condo community, this
Thousands of communities across Florida call themselves 55 and over communities.But what if one lawsuit could prove… they legally aren’t?In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer breaks down a real South Florida court case that shook a Tamarac community and revealed a surprising truth about 55+ communities and the Fair Housing Act.If you live in, manage, or serve on the board of a condo or HOA in Florida, this is information you need to understand.Join Condo Craze & HOAs LIVE Sunday at 11AM on YouTube.Bring your questions!📞 Call in live Sunday at 11am – 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378)📺
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 incorrectlyIf your association claims to be 55 and over, this is information every board member and homeowner should understand.Join Cond
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 incorrectlyIf your association claims to be 55 and over, this is information every board member and homeowner should understand.Join us LIV
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 he
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.📞 Call in live Sunday at 11am – 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378)📺 Watch live on YouTube💬 Drop a question in the live YouTube chat👉 Subscribe for more Condo Cra
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📞 Call in live Sunday at 11am – 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378)📺 Watch
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 conditionsThen 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 assessmen
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.📅 Live Sundays at 11am on YouTube📞 Call in: 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378)💬 Drop a question in the live YouTube chat👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates!👉 Follow us for critical insights eve
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.📞 Call in: 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378)💬 Drop a question in the live YouTube chat👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates!👉 Follow us for critical insights every asso
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.📞 Call in: 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378)💬 Drop a question in the live YouTube chat👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates!👉 Follow us for critical insights every asso
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📞 Call in: 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378)💬 Drop a question in the live YouTube chat👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates!👉 Follow us for critical insights every association
2025 didn’t slow down for condos. Assessments, insurance, manager workloads, voting changes, term limits…It’s been a lot. On our season finale of Condo Craze and HOAs, we break down the biggest changes of the year and try to have a few laughs along the way.Join us Sunday at 11am for our final episode of the year! 📞 Call in: 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378)💬 Drop a question in the live YouTube chat👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates!👉 Follow us for critical insights every condo owner needs to know.S3E38 | Airing December 21, 2025
