Generally, a homeowner's association (HOA) cannot legally spy on renters or take pictures of them without their consent, as doing so can violate privacy rights. However, HOAs do have the authority to enforce community rules and may monitor common areas. If a renter feels that their privacy is being invaded, they should review local laws and the HOA's governing documents, and consider addressing the issue directly with the HOA or seeking legal advice.
In America, most anyone can sue most anyone else for most any reason. If you can find an attorney to take on your case, that is. In particular, an association may pursue an renter when the renter's occupancy in an association's community cannot be controlled by either the owner or the association, and the occupancy violates the governing documents in some substantial way. In advance of bringing any suit, however, the association is best advised to review the steps involved that are required to 'control' the occupancy of any resident. If you are a renter, you are subject to the provisions of the governing documents, and you can be in violation of them. When you are in violation, expect repercussions to follow.
Take your address to your local land-use hall of records to discover the name of the association where you purchased your property.
Insurance agencies take pictures of the outside of your home to document any previous damages. Whether they take pictures of the inside is at their discretion.
Steps homeowners can take if the HOA is falling down on the job of maintaining the property.
No, you can take pictures of all aspects of your house, including artwork and typically your insurance will use the pictures in case insurance is needed.
If the association has obtained some kind of judgement against you in a court of law for monies owed, the state collections statutes apply to actions that association can and cannot take to collect the money owed according to the judgement.
Criminal activity is generally reported to the local police. Take your evidence there and you will be instructed as to how to proceed with your claim.
Best practices dictate that you take the lien filed against the vehicle to an association-savvy attorney and request guidance.
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.
In America, you can almost sue anyone for any reason. Take your evidence to a common interest community-savvy attorney and request that s/he send a letter to the association requesting they they stop billing you for money you do not owe. As well, ask them to pay the attorney's fees, because their billing actions are apparently their error.
Depending on the court, if you can find an attorney qualified and licensed to practice in that court who will take on your challenge, then, yes, if the court allows the challenge.
You can find a local common interest community attorney in an online listing. Asking for references is also another route you can take to find the counsel you want.