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Neighborhood Relations |
Mandatory Association ResourcesFlorida Statutes Governing Condominiums and Mandatory Homeowners Associations Mandatory Community/Property Associations, Homeowners (HOA) and Condominium (COA) are not-for-profit corporations. Local Governments, such as the City of Orlando, Orange County Government or any other City/Municipal Government, do not have jurisdiction over the internal operation of corporations. Charters for all corporations operating within Florida are issued at the State level. Accordingly, Homeowners Association disputes are handled at the same level. The State only provides mediation and arbitration in very specific circumstances. To learn more about the regulatory requirements of your mandatory association to go: Florida Statutes Chapter 617 to learn more about the regulatory requirements for a Florida not-for-profit corporation; Florida Statutes Chapter 718 to learn more about the regulatory requirements for condominium associations (COA), and; Florida Statutes Chapter 720 to learn more about the regulatory requirements for HOA’s read of the Florida Statutes. Here are the links to these Statutes: Click here for Florida Not-For-Profit Corporations Florida Statute 617. Click here for Condominiums FS 718. Or, for FAQ's, go to: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/lsc/LSCMHCondominiumFAQs.html Click here for HOA FS 720. Or, for FAQ’s go to: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/lsc/hoa/LSCMHHomeownerFAQ.html For assistance at the State level regarding mediation and/or arbitration, contact the Bureau of Compliance: State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes DBPR Customer Contact Center 1940 North Monroe Street, State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes Bureau of Compliance – Orlando 400 W. Robinson Street Copies of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions The purpose of a mandatory association is to maintain the best possible property values for all homes within a subdivision or condominium complex. Restrictions as to what one can do with her/his property are spelled out in the HOAs’ Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions. Property restrictions are specific to each association. A copy of these documents should have been included with the Property Deeds, which were signed at the time the property was purchased. If you do not have a copy of these documents, you may obtain a copy from the Orange County Comptroller, Official Records Department. If you need a copy of your Homeowners Association Bylaws, contact your Homeowners Association ~ Board of Directors or Management Company. It is to your advantage to read and fully understand these documents before proceeding with any action. Orange County Comptroller ~ Official Records Department Association Corporation Information If you are trying to identify your Florida incorporated association officers or directors, OR, if you are trying to determine whether your Homeowners Association is still active, you can contact the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations or use their website to research the information online: Florida Division of Corporations
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