My HOA has placed fines on my home, how do i get out of paying the unnecessary fine?

If the governing documents of your HOA require you to obtain their approval for painting even if there is no change in color you might be in for a...

Does challenging the legality of an amendment delay filing of the amendment

If the board is concerned and really cares about its members they will review their actions before proceeding, but there is nothing to stop them...

Can amendment be passed if the board did not provide 14 days notice to owners regarding intent of the board to discuss amendment

Yes, the amendment can be challenged, but other than a number of members voicing their outrage and the risk of a lawsuit, there is nothing to stop...

Can a rule be used to over ride a declaration regarding pets?

If there were no pet restrictions previously then the board would need to amend the governing documents per the amendment procedures in the...

Usually the person with the life estate has the duty to pay all the maintenance and taxes unless there is an agreement stating otherwise. You...

The proxy is invalid if it is pre-marked and the HOA should exclude those from the election. They might not however and then you would have to...

A homeowner has made several accusations as well as complaints to the city about one or more board members.

What type of complaints? There are no agencies regulating HOA except for election disputes, which are the jurisdiction of the state. If you are a...

In Florida, is security footage in a condo lobby part of the official records available to unit owners?

I don't agree this falls outside of the official records of the association. Anything not specifically noted in the statute as an exception to the...

I paid the amount noted in an HOA foreclosure suit, but the HOA is still trying to foreclose. Is that legal?

It is important you hire an attorney to review and represent you. There are many issues with HOA foreclosures. For instance, if the claim of lien...

The covenants could be preserved against your lot if any deed in your chain of title references the declarations by official record book and page...