Should I hire a lawyer? What do I need to do in order to have disciplinary action taken on the manager? How to get a fair board?

First, you can only be removed from the board by a recall approved by the majority of the owners. There are mechanisms for filing a compliant...

When do I seek legal councel to help make change in my HOA?

In addition to the accurate comments provided by Attorney Stage, you could consider seeking legal counsel to assist obtaining a change in...

What is the limit to file.. my bill for $2305.00 dated Feb 22, 2013 tks

More information is required before a substantive response can be provided.

My neighbors tree in the front yard is overhanging on my property. The leaves from the tree is everywhere on drive, lawn & cars

Without liability you can trim the trees branches (and roots) back to the property line. That is the easiest course of action.

How can I protect myself from what I deem harassment from deed restriction personnel?

In addition to hiring an experienced lawyer as suggested by other counsel, you and other owners concerned with the nature of how the Association is...

Using Alliance legal group 16 months.foreclose sale date 2/13/15. Switch to Freeman Saxton

I agree with the other commentors. The best course of action would likely be for the attorneys for both sides to file a joint motion stating the...

Under the deed restrictions and Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, any owner can sue to enforce the restrictions/rules. In this situation both the HOA...

What is the normal and proper way for an HOA Board to authorize legal work by a law firm that is under contract?

The retainer with the law firm likely retains the firm for all matters requested and does not contain a list of authorized/unauthorized persons....

Your Declaration will state how these charges are to be assessed, such as "equally to all lots". While chapter 720, Florida Statutes, does...

HOA have changed rules on vacation rentals - do the have to honour previous rules for existing owners?

Based upon your reference to "apartment", I will assume you are referring to a condominium unit and condominium association. Pursuant to Section...