Barbara Billiot Stage's Answers (11725)

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SHOULD I CONTACT THE OPPOSING/PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

You really should hire an HOA attorney in your area. Most often you are at risk of losing your home and this area of the law is full of procedures...

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How do condo unit own use his or her right to if there is fraud?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

Law enforcement very rarely gets involved in association issues, claiming they are civil matters. Miami-Dade County has a program started by former...

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HOA LIEN SETTLEMENT...RECENTLY ACQUIRED PROPERTY TRYING TO SETTLE WITH HOA ON FINAL PAYMENT. WHICH PRICE SHOULD I START NEGOTIA

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

By statute the association is entitled to all attorneys fees, interest, late fees and past due assessments. While the statute says you are only...

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Can i sue an association? HOA

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

Attorneys don't litigate HOA cases on a contingency basis. They are expensive to litigate and no one has suffered physical injuries that warrant...

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How do condo unit own use his or her right to if there is fraud?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

Law enforcement very rarely gets involved in association issues, claiming they are civil matters. Miami-Dade County has a program started by...

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I was recently elected President of a Co-op in Fort Lauderdale. Does the law require 3 signatures on closing documents?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

Any document which transfers an interest in property should be with the formalities of a deed, meaning a signature and two witnesses and notarized.

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In Fl. condo rules,it states to send a certified/return receipt to request review of documents.

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

You will need to send them a notice that you intend to petition the Department of Business & Professional Regulation for arbitration unless they...

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Mold/ Water Damage My Homeowners Ins. and my HOA's Ins. Legal Responsibilities

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

Most homeowner insurance policies now exclude mold damage. I agree you should take your policy and your association documents to a HOA attorney...

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Condo Board get elected while absent .

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

This is why owners need to get involved, attend meetings and vote.

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Can the president of the Condo Association remodel, ( update with brand new appliances, paint, and flooring, etc) and then rent

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

No, that would be trespassing. Are you sure the association has not worked out a deal with the bank? It makes no sense for the association to...

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