{"id":237,"date":"2022-05-06T22:17:37","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T02:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=237"},"modified":"2022-05-16T22:18:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T02:18:36","slug":"are-florida-hoas-liable-for-injuries-on-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/are-florida-hoas-liable-for-injuries-on-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Florida HOAs Liable for Injuries on Property?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two schools of thought on living in a Florida homeowners\u2019 association (HOA): Some people view the environment as being too restrictive, while others appreciate the security, convenience, and amenities. Regardless of which side you occupy, the community lifestyle is massively popular in Florida.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/magazine.realtor\/daily-news\/2020\/09\/23\/record-number-of-homeowners-live-in-hoa-communities#:~:text=That%20is%20more%20Americans%20than,with%2014%2C000%2C%20the%20report%20says.\" class=\"broken_link\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Realtor<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> magazine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are 48,500 HOAs in the Sunshine state that are home to more than 9.56 million residents. You might not opt to reside in one, but there is a good chance that you will encounter HOA living when visiting friends or family.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, both residents and their guests are protected by Florida premises liability laws if hurt on HOA property. Just as any other property owner must maintain their spaces in a reasonably safe condition, a condo or homeowners\u2019 associate can be held accountable. You should consult with a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/premises-liability.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miami premises liability lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you were hurt, but you can read on for some basics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Common Types of Accidents on HOA Property\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/are-florida-hoas-liable-for-injuries-on-property\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Are Florida HOAs Liable for Injuries on Property?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are two schools of thought on living in a Florida homeowners\u2019 association (HOA): Some people view the environment as being too restrictive, while others appreciate the security, convenience, and amenities. Regardless of which side you occupy, the community lifestyle is massively popular in Florida. 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