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1 in 2 Florida residents live in HOAs—how these private governments are reshaping the American Dream
As she sat across from me drinking tea, Coretta—a pseudonym to protect her identity—shared her dismay about living in a central Florida community because of the control exercised by her homeowners association, or HOA.
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Coretta, a Black mother of three who has lived in a central Florida community for more than 20 years, expressed frustration with the control exercised by her homeowners association (HOA). She described the HOA’s influence as a source of discontent that has gradually turned into apathy. Coretta, who has a background in real estate, lives in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. The conversation highlighted how HOA governance can shape residents’ daily lives and community dynamics.
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