Residents may file a inium/Cooperative Complaint Form (PDF) directly with the Division of Florida iniums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes. Hardcopies of the form can be obtained by calling 1.800. 226.9101 or 850.488. 1122.
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Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation Division of Florida iniums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes Laws.
In the State of Florida, three is the magic number. No matter the size of your association, your board must have at least three members, with the number stated in your articles of incorporation or bylaws. Your bylaws should also have provisions regarding the manner in which the board can expand.
Further, the owners have a right to attend Board meetings (with limited exceptions) and speak on all agenda items. However, the same statutes also provide that the Directors can communicate via email but cannot vote. Communicating via email does not constitute a meeting even if all Directors are on the email chain.
Florida House Bill 1203 introduces substantial reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability within HOAs. This bill mandates the online posting of governing documents, including covenants, restrictions, and financial records, ensuring that you, as a homeowner, have easy access to critical information.
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is primarily responsible for overseeing iniums, cooperatives, timeshares, and mobile homes through its Division of Florida iniums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes.
The Florida Homeowners' Association Act, Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, states that amendments to “governing documents” for homeowners' associations are not effective until they are recorded in the public records of the county in which the community is located.
Copies of the Articles of Incorporation and bylaws of the homeowners association can be obtained from the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Copies of the governing documents may also be obtained directly from the homeowners association.
In Florida, the statute of limitations for breach of contract (such as violating your HOA covenants) is five years. The time period within which the HOA could enforce the covenant has expired, at least as it pertains to those patios that were built more than five years ago.