Are you having trouble with your Homeowners Association (HOA) in Florida? If so, you may be wondering how to file a complaint against them. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to address your grievances. The first step is to try and resolve the issue through non-judicial remedies. This could include talking to the board of directors or attending a meeting of the association.
If these methods don't work, you can obtain a complaint form from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation by calling 1-800-HELP-FLA.If non-judicial remedies have not been successful or have not adequately addressed your complaint, you can file a lawsuit against your Homeowners Association. This must be done in the circuit court where your development is located. Additionally, most claims must undergo pre-lawsuit mediation before filing a complaint.The law also expressly prohibits local governments and homeowners' associations from adopting restrictions, agreements or regulations that prohibit the installation of solar collectors, drying racks, or other energy devices based on renewable resources.If you are buying a home from a homeowners association, it is important to understand that you may be left homeless until Congress holds a hearing and passes a law that re-establishes all constitutional property rights. To ensure this doesn't happen to you, it is important to remember that fines imposed by a homeowners' association for violation of community rules do not create a debt under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation also provides an online directory of homeowners associations.
Owners can enter the name or subdivision of the community to find the contact information of the association, the list of board members and corporate documents, such as the association's statutes.Finally, homeowners facing potential collection action should understand how the HOA collection process works and the legal rights and compensation available to both homeowners and the association. Homeowners must follow the association's architectural reform approval process before installing solar panels.
