Read your governing documents, including the latest version of the Rules and Regulations, to determine what identification is used for entrance to the property.
No, a driver's license is not the only legal identification accepted by a Homeowners Association Security in a gated community in Florida. Other forms of legal identification, such as a state identification card, passport, or military ID, are typically accepted as well. It is best to check with the specific Homeowners Association for their accepted forms of identification.
A homeowners association cannot be a mandatory association without the consent of 100% of the property owners in the development attempting to establish an association. In addition to the consent of the property owners, the association must follow certain procedures and file the proper documents in order to subject the property to the association's rule.
Homeowners Insurance Covers your Property. Not criminal activities
Your association counsel is best prepared to help you answer this specific question.
No, it is not illegal to install speed bumps in a Florida homeowners' association. However, there may be specific regulations or guidelines that need to be followed in order to install them. It is best to check with the local government or the homeowners' association for any specific requirements.
This is a fee charge by the HOA or Property Management Co. to remove one owner from (typically a seller) and add a new owner into (typically a buyer) an HOA. In NW Florida it's around $30-$50.
Florida's usury laws cap interest on 'loans' less than US$500,000 at 18%.
Yes, in Florida, a homeowners association is generally required to provide notice to the property owner before filing a lien. The notice must be sent by certified mail and include specific information, such as the amount owed, a description of the violation, and a statement of the owner's right to request a hearing. This notice gives the property owner an opportunity to resolve the issue before a lien is filed.
Most all governing documents can supersede state law in common interest communities, if they are reasonable. Best practices dictate that the association consult with association counsel to determine how applicable and enforceable a specific by-law may be.
Yes, a homeowner association or other homeowners in a community can take a homeowner to civil court for overdue assessment fees in Florida. The homeowner association or other homeowners would need to file a lawsuit against the homeowner, seeking a judgment for the unpaid fees. If successful, the court may order the homeowner to pay the overdue fees, as well as any associated legal costs or penalties.
Homeowner associations are not voluntary: purchasing property governed by an association means that the owner is obligated to abide by the governing documents. Additional memberships, such as use of pool, golf course, club house and so forth may be optional. Assessments are collected from owners to support the operation of the association's business. If your governing documents subject you to paying assessments, and the board has the power to assess them, then they are due and owing.
Florida Student Association was created in 1976.