Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: home owners associations

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If it is a voluntary association, then all you have to do is publicize your intended meeting to the prospective members and encourage them to join. You should incorporate your association with the Secretary of State's office. A mandatory association is generally formed by the developer of property and the requirement for membership is included in the deed restrictions. You cannot otherwise force owners to join an association if they choose not to, nor would their property be subject to any restrictions.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.