In order to subdivide a larger parcel in a rural area a landowner needs to build, file and get approved a development plan that MUST have a homeowner association and fees. It is a curse on all future use of the land.
Zoning is local. I'd love to see the Florida statutes you refer to. Or a local statute that requires an HOA.
I think he may be conflating the use of HOAs in Florida needed for the management of retention ponds in developments. Yes that is a law. Once the developer is done with selling all the properties, he has no more responsibility for the management of the ponds aka drainage ditches.
“.... the HOA answer is to make everyone keep their garage doors open during the day.”.....
As soon as those so-inclined break into someone’s house via the garage, the home owners should sue the city.
Law suit pending in....5...4...3...2...?