Proposed Legislation Regarding Associations/Sub-Associations and Joint & Several Liability

H7119EG2 has passed both houses and, last I heard, waiting for Rick Scott's signature. The bill, known as the HOA Reform Bill, provides for many...

In Florida (Broward County) are Condo Association or owner responsible for replacement windows?

While the statute does require the association to insure these items, many associations have taken on the responsibility of repairs for them since...

We have received notice that our HOA has not paid our community's Master HOA

What this means for you depends on the language in both the documents for your association and the master. I have seen master association...

Can a board member quit three months into his term and then run for election at the next annual meeting nine months later?

There is no law to stop him from running for a director position. As long as there is a position open, all members are eligible to be candidates...

The HOA and management have not provided with a copy of a check of $37, 000 that was paid by the property insurance back in 6/09

You have several issues here. I am assuming you are dealing with a condo association, which has different regulations than a homeowners...

What can you do if a resident verbally abuses a board director of the HOA?

There are several ways to approach this -- both legal and non-legal. One of the problems board members face is dealing with homeowners who may...

While the statute does require the association to insure these items, many associations have taken on the responsibility of repairs for them since...

If a property that I co-own with my father has a lien on it from an HOA, can he still deed his half to me using a QCD? Any tax?

You need to address the HOA lien right away because they can foreclose and quickly -- much quicker than a bank on a mortgage. Your best option is...

I need a lawyer for Dade City Fl. who understands the 720 statutes for about a 1/2 hour court time on a hearing for fees.

A hearing for fee entitlement has little to do with Fla. Stat. 720 except for providing for prevailing party attorneys fees. The arguments will be...

How are they billing you without reading your meter? The easement belongs to them and they are the only ones who can enforce it. The property...