Florida Homeowners associations, much like all other homeowners associations across the nation, have a set of bylaws for all members to accept and follow. These bylaws will define all matters associated with the upkeep of the home along with all responsibilities outlines for the board members. If either party fails to uphold their end of the agreed upon bylaws, there are regulations outlining the proper procedures to be followed. Some of the categories outlined in the Florida HOA laws include what is a homeowners association, the divisions of the association, the regulations on flag displaying, and the minimum requirements of access ramps if one is required at your place of residence.
What A Homeowners Association Is
As mentioned above, the Floria HOA Laws are a set of rules and regulations set out by those who live in a certain community who vote and agree upon the regulations, which will cover them. Those who belong to the homeowners association will also be assessed a fee in order to retain membership; these fees are used to the upkeep and maintenance of the common areas in that community. All rules and regulations must be upheld or the responsible homeowner will be assessed an additional fine and, if the situation is serious enough to warrant it, they may be evicted from their homes.
Divisions
According to Florida HOA laws, there are two types of land divisions, which may be used in order to determine subjectivity to homeowners’ associations’ regulations and fees. If you belong to a division of Florida, either a timeshare, mobile home, or a condo, you will be subject to all of the fees associated with your community homeowners association as well as all regulations and guidelines set out in the bylaws.
Flag Display
Although there are Florida HOA laws that may try to prevent you from displaying a flag on your property, this is not possible. In fact, there is a law in Florida that allows you to override this rule and display your flag. With that said, there are rules regarding the situation. Your flag has to be a symbol of the US, Florida or any of the military branches, including POW-MIA. In addition, the flag can be no bigger than 4 ½ by 6 feet. You also are entitled to a flagpole on your land as long as it fits the regulation of not reaching higher than 20 feet and does not interfere with the sightlines of your neighborhood.
Access Ramps
Individual homeowners are entitled to the construction of an access ramp on their property in order to accommodate any residents who will need such a ramp to access the home. A letter will need to be provided to your local homeowners association to discuss the necessity of this ramp and the ramp must not disrupt the look and aesthetic appearance of the community as a whole.
If you would like to know more about Florida HOA laws, contact HOA Pulse at 480-788-4031. They can answer any questions you have.
