A common question I run into involves HOAs and condo associations (COAs) denying tenants attendance at meetings. This is a big mistake for the associations.
The problem started with revisions to the Florida Statutes. Years ago Chapter 720 (HOAs) and Chapter 718 (COAs) used to provide rights for the members or "their authorized representatives" to attend meetings. Over the years revisions to the statutes removed that language and the HOAs now erroneously believe they can ban non-owners from meetings.
This thinking runs afoul of the Fair Housing Act because Fla. Stat. 720.305(1) requires members, their tenants, guests and invitees to all comply with the governing documents and Chapter 720. The FHA requires associations to provide those governed by the HOA access to attend meetings
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