“As of July 1, HOAs will be prohibited from banning common-sense parking, fining residents for leaving garbage cans out on trash day, creating rules for the inside of structures or backyards (like prohibitions against gardens or clotheslines) that can't be seen from the street, neighboring property or common area, and ...
Gain board approval – Present the proposed amendments to the HOA board. Discuss the changes, address any concerns or questions the board members may have, and open the floor to also allow homeowners to ask questions. Then, hold a formal vote to approve the new rule or amendment.
An association has the duty to enforce the restrictions set forth in its CC&Rs. When it fails to do so, “a homeowner can sue the association for damages and an injunction to compel the association to enforce the provisions of the CC&Rs.” (Posey v.
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.
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.
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's (DBPR) CTMH Division oversees five program areas: iniums, cooperatives, timeshares, mobile homes, and yacht and ship brokers and salespersons.