New Procedures for Violation Notices

Perhaps there is no greater animosity between a homeowner and a community’s association than fines imposed for violating the community’s covenants.

When a homeowner does not edge the grass, pressure wash the driveway, or bring up a garbage can quickly, many homeowners’ associations are quick to threaten and impose a fine.

From the homeowner’s perspective, this often seems like an overreach for what they consider a trivial matter, but the homeowner usually is quick to take care of the situation.

But in those cases where they can’t perform the necessary improvements, there are new safeguards to give homeowners time to fix the situation. If the homeowner refuses to fix the issue, it is now in statute the homeowner will be paying for attorney fees, in addition to any fines imposed by the association.

The attorneys at The Orlando Law Group represent more than 100 communities in Central Florida. If you live in Orlando, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, Kissimmee or anywhere throughout Central Florida, The Orlando Law Group is ready to help you.

New timelines for violations

Perhaps the biggest change to the process of fining homeowners over violations of covenants is the timeline now required by Florida statutes.

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