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Florida condominium and homeowners association issues, explained from the owner side.
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Florida HOA and Condo Special Assessments: What Owners Should Review
Before evaluating a Florida condominium or HOA special assessment, owners should examine the association’s authority, meeting notice, stated purpose, cost allocation, supporting records, and any approval required by the governing documents. The amount alone does not establish whether the assessment was properly adopted or allocated.
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How Florida Owners Should Respond to an HOA or Condo Violation Notice
A violation notice begins an enforcement process, but it is not necessarily a final decision. Owners should identify the cited restriction, alleged condition, evidence, cure deadline, hearing rights, and records needed to understand what the association claims and what procedures may follow.
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Requesting Official Records From a Florida HOA or Condominium Association
Florida condominium and HOA owners may inspect many association records, but the procedures and deadlines differ. A focused request should identify the records sought, establish reliable proof of receipt, account for statutory exclusions, and distinguish a records request from a demand that the board explain its decisions.
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Can a Florida Condo Association Require a Minimum Credit Score for Tenants?
A Florida condominium may not impose a tenant credit score requirement merely because it appears on an application. Owners should examine the association’s governing authority, when and how the standard was adopted, how the score is defined and applied, and whether federal screening and fair housing requirements affect the decision.