Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Notification to Defendant

If a homeowners association gets a court order to impose a lien and enter a homeowner's property to replace the lawn in whole or in part and then bill him or her for it, does the court have to notify the homeowner say 30 days ahead of the intended action so the homeowner has time to engaged an attorney and block or challenge the action before the work is carried out?


Asked on 10/22/07, 8:01 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Notification to Defendant

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

No, the copy of the order mailed to the homeowners is the only notice they may receive. The homeowner would have to have been notified of the earlier action and it is their repsonsibility to keep abreast of what is happening in that case.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/22/07, 10:09 am
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Notification to Defendant

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

No, the copy of the order mailed to the homeowners is the only notice they may receive. The homeowner would have to have been notified of the earlier action and it is their repsonsibility to keep abreast of what is happening in that case.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/22/07, 10:09 am


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