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Hey, Charles. I’m only being secretive because I’m afraid someone in my HOA will recognize me if I describe the issue in too much detail. And I don’t really want any drama or bad blood with my HOA or neighbors. Anyway, the issue has since been resolved since I posted this a while ago. But thanks for reaching out!

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Thank you all for the invaluable advice and support! I’m feeling more confident about addressing this issue now. We’ve decided to schedule a meeting with the HOA, and I’ll keep you updated on the outcome. Fingers crossed for a positive resolution!

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Hey everyone, thanks for the quick responses! I’ve taken some of your advice and documented everything. It seems like a few of my neighbors are facing similar issues. We’re considering organizing a meeting to discuss our concerns with the HOA collectively. Any thoughts on this approach?

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I agree with curtis99. It’s a bad idea. Plus, not all homeowners will still be there in the future when the stockpiled cash would come into play. Homeowners now are basically paying more money to make the lives of homeowners in the future easier in case of a recession. And that’s not fair at all to homeowners now who have to pay more.

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Oh, and one more thing — Florida law also gives homeowners the right to inspect and copy association records, including the governing documents. Section 720.303(5). Check it out.

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Hey, OP. Sorry you’re going through this. Sounds really tough.

Anyway, ollieoxen is right about the Florida HOA Act. But you did mention other problems in your community, too. Even in a developer-controlled HOA, the developer should still uphold the fiduciary duty of the board. That means following the governing documents, which usually includes holding regular meetings and allowing owners to attend them. This is even required by law under Section 720.303(2)(b) of the Florida Statutes (for homeowner’s associations).

If you can’t get a hold of the governing documents (which your developer should ABSOLUTELY give you), you can try going to your county recorder’s office and asking them for a copy. The association’s declaration is typically filed there as a requirement.

Good luck!

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May I ask what kind of restrictions your board placed?

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For a 300-home HOA, I’d also hire a management company. You have a lot of members, which means collections and communications can be a b*tch. A manager would really help.

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Ikirutheowl is right. Your CC&R’s should be able to tell you how in detail. You should also consider your common area properties since you need to sell or dispose of them, which is the most challenging part of disbanding.

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