Strict Compliance vs. Substantial Compliance – Not Knowing the Difference Can Cost You!

Associations, Board of Directors, Budget, Fines, Florida

The Florida statues governing community associations often provide timeframes for notice to owners before the association can proceed with action, including passage of special assessments, adoption of fines and collections. While some statutory sections allow for...

Board Asks What It Can Do About Late Payments

Associations, Board of Directors, Fines, Florida, Payments

Q: We have a condominium unit owner who has not paid dues in over a year. We would like to suspend their legal rights until they are paid up. May we do this? (M.L., via e-mail) A: Section 718.303(4)of the Florida Condominium Act (the “Act”) provides that where a unit...

HOA Lien Procedures Explained

Associations, Fines, Payments, Q&A, Residents, Rules Regulations

Q: There has been confusion on my HOA board regarding when the association can record a lien against a delinquent owner. I thought we could lien after 45 days, but our manager says we must give a warning letter first. Is this correct? (G.M., via e-mail) A: More or...

Fine Amounts Set by Statute

Associations, Board of Directors, Fines, Meetings, Rules Regulations

Q: My association is threatening to fine me $100.00 per day for not following their mask rules. Is there a law that allows associations to fine $100.00 per day? (J.G., via e-mail) A: Section 720.305(2) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act authorizes an...