08/29/2025
As an attorney who has represented many homeowners from the ravages of unelected boards of defunct Homeowners Association, I encourage everyone to communicate with the Florida Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis to get rid of these fiedoms in Florida forever.
Please read the article below:
HOA ban for Millions of Americans gets closer:
A potential ban on homeowners associations (HOAs) in Florida is edging closer after a state Republican said he was considering filing legislation about the matter. Juan C. Porras, who represents Miami-Dade County has called to repeal the associations, calling them "authoritarian bonds."
HOAs have caused headaches for some residents.
Posting on X, Porras said: "I am seriously considering legislation to repeal Homeowner Associations (HOA's). In the Free State of Florida, we should not have authoritarian boards dictate your day to day life with no accountability."
According to local outlets, he also shared a petition calling for enforcement and transparency over HOAs. At the time of writing it has been signed 1,551 times.
What People Are Saying
Homeowner Sharon Siebert told Tampa Bay 28: "I understand that it's a business, I understand that the business is to make sure the properties are maintained. But at the same time, when you've been here a long time and always maintained your property, it's difficult when you find yourself in a tough situation and there's no help."
Porras told Tampa Bay 28: "It might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary. Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole."
He added: "You're being charged $500, $600 plus a month when in reality you don't see a lot of that money going back to even your own community.""It was a failed experiment," he said.
What Happens Next
Whether Porras advances legislation and whether it is then well received by other lawmakers in the legislature remains to be seen. Any legislation would have to pass the Florida House and Senate before being approved by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.