Condo Craze and HOAs Live Shows

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 | @askgbatista )⁩ reflects on what happened, how it changed him, and what must be done to ensure it never happens again.Five years after Surfside, the “Wild West” era of condominium safety is coming to an end. Eric and Greg explore the events leading up to the Champlain Towers South collapse, the lessons learned, and how engineering, technology, and stronger laws can help protect lives for generations to come.📞 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 works…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, in his new book, “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”.The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as:• E-book 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf• Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7• Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdmAnd the audiobook is coming soon!or search in Amazon...“What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”Or:Eric GlazerOr:Condo Craze and HOAs⸻S4E21 | Airing 6-28-26YouTube Chapters00:00 Pre-Show02:12 Cold Open, Five Years After Surfside03:35 Show Start: NIST’s Final Report, The Building Was Failing for Three Weeks05:34 Greg Batista’s 2017 Warning to the Champlain Towers Board11:30 What the NIST Investigation Actually Found13:25 The Warning Signs Everyone Missed30:19 The “Wild West” Era of Florida Construction and Oversight59:36 Greg Batista’s Book, Negligence, Lessons from Surfside1:07:51 Representative Fabian Basabe Joins the Conversation1:12:30 The Fight for Transparency and Accountability1:18:45 Why the Memorial Still Hasn’t Been Built1:23:40 The Lessons Every Condo Board Must Learn1:24:10 Putting Safety Before Cost1:26:00 Final Thoughts

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 in one, this episode may change the way you communicate forever.____📞 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 works…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, in his new book, “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”.The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as:• E-book 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf• Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7• Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdmAnd the audiobook is coming soon!or search in Amazon...“What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”Or:Eric GlazerOr:Condo Craze and HOAs⸻S4E19 | Airing 6-14-26

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 others seem stuck in constant crisis?____📞 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 works…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, in his new book, “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”.The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as:• E-book 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf• Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7• Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdmAnd the audiobook is coming soon!or search in Amazon...“What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”Or:Eric GlazerOr:Condo Craze and HOAs⸻S4E19 | Airing 6-14-26

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.What is an owner’s rep?Why are projects running over budget?Why are owners getting hit with massive assessments?And how do communities stop wasting money?If you live in a Florida condo or HOA…this episode is mandatory viewing.WATCH LIVE Sunday at a special time 12pm on YouTube.____📞 Call in live Sunday at 12pm – 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 works…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, in his new book, “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”.The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as:• E-book 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf• Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7• Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdmAnd the audiobook is coming soon!or search in Amazon...“What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”Or:Eric GlazerOr:Condo Craze and HOAs⸻S4E18 | Airing 6-7-26

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 works…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, in his new book, “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”.The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as:• E-book 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf• Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7• Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdmAnd the audiobook is coming soon!or search in Amazon...“What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”Or:Eric GlazerOr:Condo Craze and HOAs⸻S4E17 | Airing 5-24-26

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 afford to miss.____📞 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 works…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, in his new book, “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”.The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as:• E-book 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf• Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7• Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdmAnd the audiobook is coming soon!or search in Amazon...“What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”Or:Eric GlazerOr:Condo Craze and HOAs⸻#CondoCrazeAndHOAs #FloridaCondos #HOALaw #CondoLiving #HOA #CondoBoard #CommunityAssociations #FloridaLaw #RecordsRequest #HOABoard #CondoAssociation #EricGlazerS4E16 | Airing 5-17-26

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 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf• Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7• Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdmAnd the audiobook is coming soon!or search in Amazon...“What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”Or:Eric GlazerOr:Condo Craze and HOAsIf you live in a condo or HOA…This episode — and this book — may completely change the way you look at community living.#CondoCrazeAndHOAs #EricGlazer #HOA #CondoLiving #Surfside #FloridaCondosSubscribe and join us live Sundays at 11AM on YouTube for Condo Craze and HOAs.📺 Condo Craze and HOAs airs live Sundays at 11 AM on YouTube, where Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis break down complex condominium and HOA laws in simple terms and take questions from viewers across Florida.Subscribe for more episodes covering Condo and HOA law, community issues, board responsibilities, and homeowner rights.⸻📞 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.S4E15 | Airing 5-10-26

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 down exactly where different types of condo disputes must start, arbitration, mediation, or court.Subscribe and join us live Sundays at 11AM on YouTube for Condo Craze and HOAs.📺 Condo Craze and HOAs airs live Sundays at 11 AM on YouTube, where Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis break down complex condominium and HOA laws in simple terms and take questions from viewers across Florida.Subscribe for more episodes covering Condo and HOA law, community issues, board responsibilities, and homeowner rights.⸻📞 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.S4E14 | Airing 5-3-26

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 and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer breaks down how the law actually works and explains:• When HOA disputes require mediation first• When disputes must go to arbitration instead• When you can go straight to court• Why the Florida Legislature created this system• The costly mistake homeowners and boards make when they skip the required processUnderstanding these rules can save homeowners and associations thousands of dollars in legal fees and prevent disputes from spiraling into unnecessary litigation.If you live in an HOA or serve on a board, this is one of the most important legal procedures to understand before taking action.⸻Watch Condo Craze and HOAs live every Sunday at 11 AM on YouTube.Learn how Florida condo and HOA laws impact your building, your finances, and your rights as an owner.YouTube TitleHOA Lawsuits Explained: The Step Florida Law Requires Before You Go to Court⸻Alternative Titles (higher curiosity / click potential)HOA Dispute? The Step You Must Take Before Filing a Lawsuit in FloridaWhy Many HOA Lawsuits Should Never Be Filed in FloridaHOA Lawsuits Are Costing Owners Thousands… Here’s the Step Most SkipBefore You Sue Your HOA… Watch This (Florida Law Explained)⸻YouTube DescriptionMany 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 and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer breaks down how the law actually works and explains:• When HOA disputes require mediation first• When disputes must go to arbitration instead• When you can go straight to court• Why the Florida Legislature created this system• The costly mistake homeowners and boards make when they skip the required processUnderstanding these rules can save homeowners and associations thousands of dollars in legal fees and prevent disputes from spiraling into unnecessary litigation.If you live in an HOA or serve on a board, this is one of the most important legal procedures to understand before taking action.📺 Condo Craze and HOAs airs live Sundays at 11 AM on YouTube, where Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis break down complex condominium and HOA laws in simple terms and take questions from viewers across Florida.Subscribe for more episodes covering HOA law, condominium issues, board responsibilities, and homeowner rights.⸻📞 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.S4E13 | Airing 4-26-26

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 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)📺 Watch live on YouTube👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates!👉 Follow us for critical insights every association owner needs to know.S4E12 | Airing 4-12-26