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What can a condo resident really do to condo.board that commit fraud and fishy activity without costing him money?
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Answered on November 28, 2012
Unfortunately not much. There are no criminal penalties in the statutes and the associations know the only way to hold them accountable is for...
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Promise to renew is not enforceable because it was not supported by consideration?
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Answered on November 28, 2012
The consideration would be the money spent renovating her property. You have a problem, however, because you did not get this in writing and the...
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What should I do when the tenant refuses to pay the water bill when it is stated clearly in the lease.Broward county FL.
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Answered on November 28, 2012
Also, keep in mind Florida law does not allow you to disconnect utilities for non-payment. This falls under self-help evictions, which are...
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Is the condo board automatically the winner? election meeting only 2 units owner present?
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Answered on November 28, 2012
This is a common problem in all associations. Unless a lower number is included in your bylaws you would need at least 12 people (30% of the...
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Condo assoc took me to court for late condo fees.Said they were foreclosing.They never contacted Bnk of America.Condo is rented
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Answered on November 28, 2012
The association does not have to contact your mortgage company. When the foreclosure sale occurs the buyer will take it subject to the mortgage. ...
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Can I put my rent in escrow if landlord has been collecting rent, sales tax and HOA fees from me but not paying them?
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Answered on November 27, 2012
If the HOA demands the rent from you to pay the past due assessments, you are obligated to do so and the landlord cannot evict you. That would...
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My property is in Duval County, and I live somewhere else. Do I have to file eviction proceedings through Duval Clerk of Courts?
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Answered on November 27, 2012
Yes, it has to be in the county where the property is located.
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I own a condo in downtown St Ptersburg Fl. The condo is installing a FOB entry system and will only issue one per person.
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Answered on November 27, 2012
They cannot deny you ingress and egress to your home. This does not necessarily mean that they have to furnish the FOB as long as there is another...
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I want to purchase a home at foreclosure judicial auction. What do I need to look out for?
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Answered on November 27, 2012
You cannot count on the HOA negotiating the past due assessments. If they waive these they open themselves up to the risk of being sued by every...
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Does "leases on the rental of homes shall be for a period of not less than six months" mean extensions only in 6 mo increments?
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Answered on November 27, 2012
The HOA has a statute of limitations issue most likely. The 2004 lease should have been challenged by February 2009. This is a classic example...
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