Previous HOA president moved and took records with him. We have called and sent email. How can we get the records back?

You may have to file a legal action for the return of the records. They are the property of the association and botany director.

It depends on how many pages the lease contains. Attorneys bill by the hour and the rate is based on years of experience. Rates also vary by area.

The condo board can monitor the residents. Who can monitor the board board members

Florida law permits you to inspect and copy records and the association has ten days to provide you access or they will owe you. Penalty of $50 per...

House not in foreclosure (up for sale). Can HOA keep family/Realtor from entering guardgate & home because HOA fees are owed?

You need to see an attorney right away -- one that is experienced with HOAs and probate. While your father has a will that may give him the house,...

Miami-Dade County Florida, Rented a house in 1994 and paid a $1600 security deposit

The online Florida Statutes only go back to 1997, but back in 1997 Fla. Stat. 83.49 required deposits to be placed in interest-bearing accounts....

I AM A 50 I/2 YR OLD TEACHER LOOKING TO PURCHASE A HOME IN A 55+ COUMMUNITY.

If you start off fighting with an association before you buy that is a clear indication you have chosen a community that will only bring you grief...

I suspect fraud. No meeting a condo . no election at condo. can i pay my fee to a crook? a condo is a coorporation? no

Withholding assessments is not allowed for any reason by law. You may have an argument the assessments are invalid if there were any increases...

My neighbor cut down my tree canaopy where ever it went over his property line.

Your neighbors are allowed to cut any branches that are hanging over onto their property and you are entitled to do the same. You should consult...

Florida statute imposes a fine to the condo board if the condo refuses to open book to residents. How do resident collect fee?

These disputes are submitted to arbitration by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The first step is to send the association a...

Will I loose custody of my kids?!??!

The court is going to do what is in the best of the children, not the best interest of the parents. It sounds like you're keeping as much...