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We are a mandatory HOA with properly recorded CC&R, Articles of Incorportation, and Bylaws. There is nothing listed in the Powers of the Board section that allows the Board, at its discretion, to waive the collection of any mandatory assessments. I was just appointed as treasurer and the... View More 
answered on Jun 18, 2020
If the operating restrictions, bylaws, and articles do not grant the Board such discretion and the HOA members and Board have not established such authority by vote and adoption of said provisions then yes, it is likely that a fiduciary duty to the association is being breached by the members of... View More
I start moving in and realize the air conditioning doesnt work. I immediately call the property management company to inform them. This doesnt get fixed for 18 days. I didnt have anywhere to stay since I gave the money I had to the property management for rent and a deposit. I ended up staying at a... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2020
Florida statute requires you send notices of items that need to be repaired in writing to your landlord. Once they have received written notice, they have 7 days to cure the deficiencies in the property.
83.51 Landlord’s obligation to maintain premises.—
(1) The landlord at... View More
Also they were late on their rent last year 7 times
answered on Jun 18, 2020
Not sure what you are asking here. If you both have come to a mutual agreement to an early termination of the lease, get it in writing, be clear on the terms, including moneys owed and time period for vacating the premises.
We signed a purchase and sales agreement in April. It was contingent on us selling our current home. The seller on the property we are under contract to buy gave us a time frame. We had our house under contract then the buyer backed out. Last we were told by the seller is that we would have 2... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2020
It is notice of cancellation of the contract in writing. Nothing in standard Far/Bar contracts require specific forms be used. If you all could not close by the date on the contract stated for closing, then yes, they had the right to terminate the contract and an email is a writing.
Never been late a payment, assumed the agreement was month to month, never notified otherwise or paid any additional and never was given a new lease to sign. They said it is in the contract that it auto renews each year (12 years ago, who knows?). Is that legal for them to keep me in a contract... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2020
It depends on the exact terms under the original written contract. You should speak with an attorney who can review the express terms of the lease with you, including lease renewals. Generally though, if there is renewal language, you have not vacated, and you continue to make lease payments, you... View More
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