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Courtesy of News4Jax
By
Khalil Maycock
Published September 4, 2025
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JACKSONVILLE – After a Florida representative floated the idea of doing away
with homeowner associations, residents in the community shared mixed
reactions to the idea.
State Rep. Juan Porras sparked widespread discussion with a social media
post announcing he is “seriously considering legislation to repeal Homeowner
Associations.”
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The post, which
garnered over a million views, emphasized his belief that
such organizations don’t align with Florida’s values of
freedom.
Some residents, like Gabby Noreika, strongly support the
idea of banning HOAs, citing frustrations with what they
view as excessive oversight of minor issues.
“I think that we should definitely ban HOAs, because they’re
very picky about minute issues instead of going to the root
issues,” Noreika said.
She described a personal experience where her HOA complained
about unmowed grass during a three-week period of continuous
rain, when mowing could have damaged the lawn. |
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However, not all residents support the proposed ban.
Darnell Jackson, while acknowledging that living in an HOA community has
both advantages and disadvantages, appreciates having a governing body to
address neighborhood concerns.
“You’ve got somebody that you can go to if there’s a
problem, if the neighbors are doing something you don’t agree with,” Jackson
said.
Scott Lara, HOA president of Mill Creek at Kendall Town, defended the role
of homeowners’ associations in maintaining community standards.
“The HOA makes sure the neighborhood looks good, it’s safe for all the
residents,” Lara said.
He expressed disbelief at the representative’s proposal and suggested that
better communication between residents and management companies could
resolve many HOA-related issues.
“Open communication is No. 1,” Lara said, adding that this approach would be
more effective than eliminating HOAs entirely.
While no legislation has been filed yet, Lara plans to collaborate with
other HOA leaders to present their perspective on the issue.
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