If you live in a condo, it is most likely the rent restrictions are part of the declarations. If you live in a single-family home or townhouse and...

I'm in Dade County. Does a Homeowners Association (HOA) have the right to file a foreclosure action against your property?

If the HOA forecloses and there is an outstanding mortgage, the mortgage company can file to foreclose and take the property from the HOA, but a...

You need to read the Florida Rules of Small Claims Court. Hopefully you filed affirmative defenses with the answer. You don't state why your...

So an association that is trying to lien and foreclose on assessment that they themseves were liable for can be sanctioned ?

It would be great if the Florida Bar and/or the Florida Legislature took note of how often HOA attorneys try to bring a claim when they know there...

HOA president moved out of state

Unless your governing documents state otherwise, anyone can be a board member of a HOA, even if they do not own property in the community. They do...

My sister lives in Florida and is there anything she can do to keep her home.

First, the bank has to get a writ of possession before your sister can be made to move, but if she is not receiving the court documents, then she...

Can HOA collect on old assessments supposedly included in claim of lien after house is bought at HOA sale?

The amount in the judgment is the amount the property was auctioned for and there should be no additional fees and costs. If the attorney made a...

If I buy a mobile home in a park would my wife be responsible for anything if I die? We have a prenuptial. Estates seperate.

Owning a mobile home and renting a lot is a risky situation. There are rules about lot rent increases, but they are widely abused and hard to...

I am assuming your in a condo association and not a HOA. HOAs are generally not responsible for roof repairs, with a few odd exceptions. Condos...

Landlord's responsibility to replace stolen a/c, stove and fridge

If you rented the property with appliances then the landlord is liable for replacing them. You need to send the landlord a 7-day notice ot cure....