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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

where I moved from, we were not even supposed to replace the porch steps or build a garden fence without getting a permit and showing blue prints (money for the city) and then having it inspected to make sure it passed code.

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ORIGINAL: Arieno

One has to remember Condominium Associations and Home Owners Associations are governed by two different statutes and the content of those statutes very state by state. In addition Sunshine Law’s play a significant roll but of infinitely more importance are the Association Documents and Bylaws.

Prior to the Association taking over from the Developer the industry standard and State laws provide for a not for Profit Corporation being formed and the Association Documents along with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations registered in the city, county and State the Association is located in.

Purchasers are supplied with copied of these Documents and Certified Audited Financial Statements prior to purchasing; if they decide to buy a dwelling they agree to buying into the association along with all its current and future liabilities and assets. They also agree to be governed by current Association Documents including Bylaws Rules and Regulations.

During the first owners meeting the board is elected, however, at the annual owners meeting or any meeting called by over 80% of the owners any or all of the board members can be recalled and new elections held. The Documents can be rewritten by the legal firm representing the Association if the owners collectively determine the documents are not serving them in their best interest. Rules and regulations can be rewritten too and it only tales 20% of the owners to get it on the agenda.

In reference to assessments, the Finance Committee, along with the Building Committee, the Accountant and the Management Company, present to the board proposals. Those proposals are discussed at the general meeting and ruled on, unless of course emergency exists, in that case the board votes one way or the other and keep in mind board meets are required by law to have minutes and minutes are construed as Association Documents so are availed to all residents upon request.

Never lose sight of the fact the Association is owned by the owners, if there are things in the Documents Bylaws Rules or Regulations the owners collectively by 80 % or more want changed the Association Attorneys can re write the Documents at any time providing the changes are not in violation of Codes Restrictions or Sunshine or Condominium or HOA Laws.
I have built many Condominiums and HOA Housings Developments throughout Florida and I am always amazed when I hear owners complaining about the Board. Its their Association, they are responsible, the Board is simply elected residents who are capable of recall acting on their fellow residents behalf and most would much rather be fishing.

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ORIGINAL: defiantbadgirl

Here's a question for those who hate "big government":


How do you feel about private homeowners' associations fining people for outdoor kissing and hanging out in their garages? How do you feel about homeowners being ineligible for a hearing? Would you now agree that in some cases, privitization can lead to less, rather than more freedom?

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ORIGINAL: flcouple2009

FR

Some of the worst ones here in FL are the Condo Associations.  Old retired fucks with nothing to do get in charge and make everyone miserable.  This seems to happen a lot in smaller condos.  Many of the worst offenders are from New York and New Jersey. 

The beaches there in Cocoa Beach are no dogs allowed. Some person who lived in the area would occasionally walk there do on that stretch of beach. The "asshole" who was the President of the Association for that Condo would sit in the sea grass for hours with a pair of binoculars. As soon as he saw the dog walking on the beach he would call the cops. Funny part is by the time the cops got there the dog was always gone. He would sit out there for hours at a time, days on end with those binoculars searching for a dog.

You can just imagine the kind of crap he tried to inflict on the other owners.

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ORIGINAL: mnottertail

uuuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhh, Condiminiums?  I don use 'em.

Rocky Balboa

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ORIGINAL: flcouple2009

FR

Some of the worst ones here in FL are the Condo Associations.  Old retired fucks with nothing to do get in charge and make everyone miserable.  This seems to happen a lot in smaller condos.  Many of the worst offenders are from New York and New Jersey. 

The beaches there in Cocoa Beach are no dogs allowed.  Some person who lived in the area would occasionally walk there do on that stretch of beach.  The "asshole" who was the President of the Association for that Condo would sit in the sea grass for hours with a pair of binoculars.  As soon as he saw the dog walking on the beach he would call the cops.  Funny part is by the time the cops got there the dog was always gone.  He would sit out there for hours at a time, days on end with those binoculars searching for a dog.

You can just imagine the kind of crap he tried to inflict on the other owners.