Appointing a committee is a board action that must be done at a board meeting. Also, your documents must authorize fines in order to be able to...

The Homeowners Association never sends me minutes and proxies. Is it legal? How to act legally?

The association does not need to send you anything other than notices of annual meetings and meetings to impose assessments or change rules...

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Can a Condo Association put a lien on a property which is main residence/ Homestead?

Unfortunately, yes the COA can lien and foreclose on homestead property.

I cannot find a definition for an "amendment" to a Florida condominium declaration

The formal definition is not the confusion, but the use of amendments and when they are required. Amendments are legal, recorded documents with...

As Fannie Mae/Seller, can any prior liens be passed onto the the new Buyers-or does seller, have to close these out at closing?

It is the job of the title company to search and find any liens that need to be satisfied.

We are a 6 unit condo, One owner has abandoned his property for 5 years, paying no dues. Can we take the apt and rent it.

You will need a court order not only to give the COA the authority to control the property, but also to protect the COA from losing money by...

My HOS won't allow me to put up expensive iron fence but allows others to put up trashy wood fence , Can attorney help ?

Even if the Declarations do not limit the fences to wooden fences, the court will also look at the scheme of the neighborhood to determine if your...

I have a neighbor across the street that has a camera on their house that points into my back yard. Can I do anything about it?

It is actually a criminal offense to videotape someone without their permission. This rule becomes obscure when the taping is done outdoors...

How can I get rid of a timeshare?

Timeshare associations are generally not taking back deeds because they have enough inventory. Also, beware of companies that offer to sell your...

The only reason I caution you on is the one about no children under 18. That would be discriminatory against familial status under the Fair...