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Fines are the lifeblood of a malicious HOA—and we cannot, unfortunately, tell you that they’re blatantly illegal. But they “must be set forth in the association’s rules and bylaws,” saysBarbara Jordan, a real estate lawyer in Columbus, OH. Are threatening letters making an appearance i...
Bogus Fines Illegal Liens Weak Florida Statutes Foreclosures Conflict of Interest Laws But No Enforcement Grand Larceny Timid Law Enforcement Folks Losing Their Homes These Are A Few Real Life Issues Faced BY HOA & COA Association Members Florida statutes regulating HOAs and COAs are weak, without ...
In Florida, on the other hand, associations can’t restrict homeowners from using plants that don’t coincide with the overall landscaping design of the community. How to Handle the Legal Rights of Homeowners Against HOA Apart from these 13 legal homeowners rights against HOA, there may be ...
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In the meantime, the City of Dallas was about to levy fines because the wall has not yet been replaced. Fortunately, the Dallas Observer reports that the new Board has authorized an emergency repair, and the wall will soon be rebuilt. Once again, we are reminded that one rogue Board membe...
“Directors in Florida are held to a standard of care that requires them to seek and rely upon the opinions of trained professionals where appropriate,” says Attorney Jonathan S. Goldstein, a senior associate at the law firm of Haber Slade in Miami. “In many instances this includes legal ...
An HOA in Colorado can place what’s called a “super lien” on a home and if the debt is not settled, the Denver Sheriff Department sells the property at an auction for far below market value to pay off the fines. The person who owned the home still owes the rest of the mortgage,...
Fining Procedures Confound Condominium & Cooperative Boards in Florida Joseph Adams Posted on March 30, 2017 Question: Our association tried to fine an owner who violated our rules, but decided the process was too complicated. Can you provide a step-by-step outline of how fines are issued and...
association operations. If an agent or employee discriminates in connection with the sale or lease approval process, ignores code violation notices, has work performed without permits and the like, then the board has to face the consequences, as fines or penalties will be imposed against the ...