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Florida HOAs and Condo Associations Contribute to Housing Crisis Through Foreclosures
Key points
- 104,659 Florida associations are indexed by HOA Spy.
- 10,296 foreclosure suits were brought by associations against members.
- 460,412 claims of lien and 277,047 lis pendens were recorded.
- Associations are foreclosing more often than banks in some cases.
Overview of Association Impact
Florida's homeowner and condominium associations are identified as contributors to the state's housing crisis. The crisis is characterized by home costs, housing availability, and resident stability. These associations influence all three aspects through their operational practices.
Scale of Association Activity
HOA Spy indexes 104,659 Florida associations, with 27,377 holding records for 1,518,436 homes. Official court dockets and county records show 10,296 foreclosure suits initiated by associations against their own members. Additionally, 460,412 claims of lien and 277,047 lis pendens have been recorded against homes.
Foreclosure Practices
Florida law grants associations the right to place a lien on homes for unpaid assessments and to foreclose on those liens. Debts can originate from small amounts, but grow with interest, late charges, collection costs, and attorney's fees. Associations are the foreclosing party more frequently than banks in some instances, with 10,296 suits filed by associations compared to 1,629 lender foreclosures that merely name an association.
Geographic Distribution of Cases
Out of 13,601 Florida communities with court records, 8,148 show foreclosure as the most common case type. Among 34,198 communities with recorded liens, 8,165 have an address or ZIP code on record, indicating widespread impact across the state.
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Florida's homeowner and condominium associations are exacerbating the state's housing crisis by initiating foreclosures and liens against members. Data from 104,659 associations shows 10,296 foreclosure suits and 460,412 claims of lien filed against homes. These actions contribute to housing instability and reduce available housing stock.