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Heron Bay rental rules draw pushback
More than 3,100 homes in Heron Bay became the center of a heated rental debate after the master association proposed new leasing restrictions affecting landlords and tenants.
Residents argued the changes would limit property rights, add paperwork, and impose tougher consequences on renters. Opposition grew before the planned vote, and the board later delayed action, leaving the proposed changes unresolved.
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The community spans two cities
Heron Bay is a large gated community stretching across Parkland and Coral Springs in Broward County. More than a dozen subdivisions fall under its master association.
That broad reach means any communitywide leasing rule can affect thousands of owners, including residents who rent out homes and tenants living throughout the development.
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One lease a year was proposed
One proposed rule would have limited each property to a single lease during a calendar year. The restriction would still apply if a tenancy ended unexpectedly…