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.
8C-3. Illumination for open parking lots, alleys and access thereto and parking and nonenclosed areas under or within buildings. (a) Generally: Open parking lots, alleys, and access thereto shall be illuminated as set forth below.
17-03. - Required written fair notice of termination of monthly residential tenancy without specific duration and written notification requirements related to rental payment increases for all residential tenancies.
While they must file with the county government, homeowners' associations in Florida are not governed by a government agency. Community associations must operate within the guidelines of Chapter 720 and if they are out of compliance, it is up to the community members to litigate against the HOA.
This is called “repair and deduct.” Miami-Dade County Code Section 17-177. To repair and deduct you must take these steps: Miami-Dade Specific Rights: If the landlord will not accept your rent, save the rent and do not spend it.
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.
17D-3. - Community associations required to register. The name of the community association, which shall include the name registered with the Florida Division of Corporations in addition to any fictitious names that the community association utilizes.
How do I find my HOA rules and regulations in Florida? Most of the time, you can find the bylaws, rules and regulations for your homeowner association on your county's clerk of courts website. The county your association is located in should have a record of your HOA's governing documents.
Keep in mind that anyone can see HOA records that have been filed with the Florida Secretary of State online, which include documents pertaining to the formation of an HOA, financial statements and annual reports, and the records of the dissolution of an HOA.