Can I ask for HOA documents books for a community I am looking to puchase in?
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Can I ask for HOA documents books for a community I am looking to puchase in?
I would like to request the documents for a homeowners association I am looking to purchase in. I suspect the current board doesn’t do things by the book and do what they want. Do I have to request for the documents through the homeowner or can I legally request them on my own since I am not a member?
Asked on January 5, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You may request them; however, the HOA does not have to give them to you. Similarly, you can ask the homeowner to either provide you with documents in his possession, or to request other documents from the HOA...but he or she does not need to comply, and even if (s)he does, the HOA only needs to provide whatever documentation it is required to under the agreements, by-laws, rules, etc. governing it. In short, while you are free to request the documents you want, there is a good chance you will not get them...though if the HOA is unwilling to share this with you, you should ask yourself very seriously whether you trust them enough to buy into that community.
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