Hoa Rules Impact Contractors

Summary

In Florida, HOAs must adhere to written agreements, including working hours. If the HOA violates this, you may have grounds for legal action. Document all instances of interference and financial losses. Consider mediation before litigation. Consulting with a lawyer specializing in construction or HOA law could help.

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I am a general contractor doing turn key projects in condominium. The HOA has been posing strict rules so that my workers cannot work on a continuous time, making me losin a lot of money
Hi Cesilde! To help you better, could you please tell me if the HOA's rules were provided in writing or if there was an agreement in place regarding working hours?
There is an agreemet in place regarding working hours but during the summer the management would kick my workers out of the building before or whenever they were told to do so by the neighboor
Hi Cesilde! In Florida, the HOA must adhere to the terms of the written agreement regarding working hours. If they're violating it, you may have grounds for legal action. Consulting with a lawyer specializing in construction or HOA law could help.
Do the HOA's actions cause significant delays or financial losses for your projects?
yes they did
It sounds like you have a solid case, Cesilde. Here are some points to consider:
- In Florida, HOAs must comply with written agreements, including working hours.
- If the HOA is violating this agreement, you may have grounds for legal action.
- Document all instances of your workers being asked to leave and any resulting financial losses.
Would you like to know more about how to document these issues effectively or need further assistance?
the HOA's actions cause significant delays or financial losses for your projects?
If the HOA's actions have caused significant delays or financial losses, you may have grounds for a legal claim. Here are some points to consider:
- Review the written agreement in detail.
- Document all instances of interference and financial losses.
- Consider mediation before litigation.
Have you already discussed these issues with the HOA management?