A possible defense to an enforcement action seeking removal or the fines would be "selective enforcement" by the Association. This means that the...

What legal issues can be raised by a condo owner, when the in-house prop mgt. calls other owners and solicits votes 4 election.

I agree with Attorney Stage. No laws or administrative codes have been broken. It is best for management and staff to remain neutral in elections.

HOA says I'm being fined $1,000 for illegally replacing my garage door with doubledoors. Which previous owner had done 10yr b4

If the violation first occurred 10 years ago and was continuous as you state, then you likely have numerous valid defenses such as statute of...

You can ask, but unfortunately you are not likely to get a refund. There is no legal basis for a refund and the Association spent money to have it...

Resident in HOA incontinent -- what can the association do?

Unless there were other facts that I did not see, all prior commenters assume that the person has a disability and that the Association is the bad...

Most condominium and association attorneys take the position (and rightfully so in my opinion) that a vote is not usually required before a...

Attorney Stage is correct. In addition to the unit owner petition (signed 20% owners) under 718.112(2)(c)1., Florida Statutes, to force an agenda,...

HOA telling us we can not have a "trailer" we have a landscaping business, covenant only covers "temporary structure" type

This language is quite common in some of the older documents that I have reviewed. While an ambiguity would be construed against the Association,...

Would I have a case against an HOA that uses its power to make my life miserable when it accomplishes little for the HOA?

Not likely. In your explanation of the facts you admit to commiting violations. Accordingly, their actions were likely justified.

Oftentimes the Declaration or Rules permit the towing of vehicles with expired tags. This is very common. Towing must be in accordance with Section...