A doctor who lives in a homeowners association has been ordered to remove 60 chickens, ducks and geese from his property. A $100 per day fined has been approved and legal action is in the works.
Condominium owners are expressing their concerns over the same taxation on their condos as those with a single family home. They would like their taxes to be lower.
A number of HOAs in Santa Clarita have agreed to replace their turf with drought tolerant plants. Common areas have been overhauled to use less water and electricity saving HOAs money.
A family was forced to abandon their home to protect them and their children due to hostile and dangerous living environment. The family has been harrassed, intimidated and threatened which has put the family in fear for their safety.
It is likely that a homeowners association liability insurance will cover the recreational use of a drone, but it depends on the verbage used in the policy. With the increased usage of drones, associations need to look at the liability of property damage or personal injury.
A woman and her son, who raise chickens and have a large garden in their yard, are the center of a lawsuit by a neighbor, who does not like the view of the property.
A couple is asked to remove their gay pride flag, which hangs off their outside balcony, because it violates the amendments. They were warned that neglecting to remove it would be a $150 fine.
Tenants who lease in communities are found to have the same use rights in the association and common elements as the unit owners. The Florida Condominium Act explains the rights between renters and owners in a condominium community.
Community directories are discussed in this article. Protecting the rights of owners and what can legally be shared is important. Also, getting consent from the homeowners is imperative.
Advice is offered on the benefit to changing your bylaws to say how many can serve on the board of directors and how to handle a vote that ends in a tie if there is an even number of board members.
