Community Association Living [Part 2 -- Mandatory versus Voluntary Associations]
Mar 07, 2013
This blog is all about homeonwer associations. Condo associations are rarely invalidated or dissolved.
It is important to review your association's governing documents and research your homeowners' as...
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HOA & Condo Associations [Part 1: Your Governing Documents]
Mar 06, 2013
I have always wanted to write a book about HOAs and COAs, otherwise known as homeowner associations and condominium associations. I even considered titles like "HOAs for Dummies" or "Welcome to Flori-d...
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Declarations, Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation
Feb 26, 2013
Fla. Stat. 720.305(c) of the Homeowners Association Act limits the cost of copies to $0.50 per page unless they have to send them out to be copied, in which case they can charge a reasonable fee for st...
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Is Your HOA Mandatory or Voluntary?
Jan 11, 2013
A very common assumption people make when they it purchase a home in a community managed by a homeowners association is that membership in the association is mandatory. Why wouldnt they when the associ...
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Does State Law Trump Association Documents -It Depends
Dec 28, 2012
The typical answer to any legal question is "it depends." There are no simple answers. Ever.
When dealing with a community association (HOA or condo) and there is a conflict in state law and the gover...
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Litigating with your HOA or Condominium Association
Dec 12, 2012
Frequently I am asked about bring legal action against associations, often too late and only after the homeowner has tried to do it pro se (without an attorney), ending up in a legal mess. There are so...
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The Battle Is On For Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Dec 04, 2012
Please visit this website to learn more about Renee Parker's fight the Summerport HOA in Windermere, Florida.http://www.indiegogo.com/Florida-Friendly/emalIn 2009 former governor Charlie Crist signed i...
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Association & the Board of Directors
Nov 25, 2012
The number of board members is determined by the Declarations, Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. There must be a minimum of three by state law (Fla. Stat. 617 or 607); however, the governing docume...
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Assessment Liens & Foreclosure -- Saving Your Home from Your AssociationS
Nov 25, 2012
Frequently I am asked to help homeowners settle their past due assessments with their condo or homeowners association. This is a very serious situation because the association can and will foreclose mu...
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Community Association Living for Dummies
Nov 15, 2012
That's the name of the book I would like to write one day, but it seems time is in short supply and I would have to retire to find the time. That's not happening any time soon -- I like what I do.Since...
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