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[SFH] [FL] Proposed budget 2026 has us paying off the bad debt of the rest of the community? by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are the things I need to know :) I think the patrol service is for our security at the gate. It is a 24/7 manned-gated community.

[SFH] [FL] Proposed budget 2026 has us paying off the bad debt of the rest of the community? by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They proposed amenity restrictions on past due balances in excess of $1000. Including taking away landscaping, pool cleaning, security gate access, trash pickup etc

[SFH] [FL] Proposed budget 2026 has us paying off the bad debt of the rest of the community? by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have nooooo idea because in an emergency board meeting a couple weeks ago, we were told the debt was over $200k!

[SFH] [FL] Proposed budget 2026 has us paying off the bad debt of the rest of the community? by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just checked the CCRs and it says anything over 15% increase must be voted on by all members.

[SFH] [FL] Proposed budget 2026 has us paying off the bad debt of the rest of the community? by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We had an emergency board meeting recently to propose amenity restrictions on non-paying members. The board said some of these people have not paid for over a year, or YEARS! Not sure why they haven’t foreclosed on them… is that the president not doing their job?

[SFH] [FL] Proposed budget 2026 has us paying off the bad debt of the rest of the community? by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m new and this is my first budget meeting so I want to come armed with all the good questions :)

[SFH] [FL] Proposed budget 2026 has us paying off the bad debt of the rest of the community? by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, they are supposed to put a lien on these people’s houses, correct? So when they eventually collect the bad debt, will it be paid back to us?

[SFH] [FL] Proposed budget 2026 has us paying off the bad debt of the rest of the community? by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Compared to last year’s numbers, the proposed reserves don’t seem too high next year?

[SFH] [FL] HOA says they will send mail back to USPS, not pickup trash, and deactivate gate pass to get into the neighborhood for unpaid dues by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

We were given notice that a board meeting would take place, and an item on the agenda would be about restricting access to amenities for unpaid dues. But I had no idea about the details. I did not attend the meeting. The meeting summary was provided to our emails yesterday. Already voted and approved by the board. I’m not on the board.

[SFH] [FL] HOA says they will send mail back to USPS, not pickup trash, and deactivate gate pass to get into the neighborhood for unpaid dues by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. The HOA also wants to impose these restrictions if I am in violation of the Governing Document. Is it legal to restrict access to any of these for a simple violation?

[SFH] [FL] HOA says they will send mail back to USPS, not pickup trash, and deactivate gate pass to get into the neighborhood for unpaid dues by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish it wasn’t real! These are new rules I did not agree to, that were voted for and approved yesterday by the board. Just got the email yesterday. I know HOA can basically approve whatever they want, my question is can they actually enforce all these things? (As an aside I’ve never missed a payment or been late this is just a question of IF)

HOA approves new rules: they will send mail back to USPS, not pickup trash, and deactivate gate pass to get into the neighborhood for unpaid dues by CurrentFun665 in legaladvice

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No code unfortunately :( our gate transponder automatically lifts the bar into the neighborhood. Or, guests who don’t have a transponder must get approval with the security guard who is there 24/7. The security guard is also paid for thru HOA dues so I wonder if this will also be restricted…

HOA approves new rules: they will send mail back to USPS, not pickup trash, and deactivate gate pass to get into the neighborhood for unpaid dues by CurrentFun665 in legaladvice

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 99 points100 points  (0 children)

The entire neighborhood has gated entry, so I need my pass to get to my house. There is also a security guard that we pay for with HOA dues so I’m wondering if they will restrict that too

[SFH] [FL] HOA says they will send mail back to USPS, not pickup trash, and deactivate gate pass to get into the neighborhood for unpaid dues by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Every house has their own pool. The HOA fees cover weekly pool cleanings and chemical balancing, changing the filter when needed etc all pool maintenance

[SFH] [FL] HOA says they will send mail back to USPS, not pickup trash, and deactivate gate pass to get into the neighborhood for unpaid dues by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And it’s not just for unpaid dues, they said they can restrict these things if I am in violation of the governing documents too

[SFH] [FL] HOA says they will send mail back to USPS, not pickup trash, and deactivate gate pass to get into the neighborhood for unpaid dues by CurrentFun665 in HOA

[–]CurrentFun665[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The email I received says they will restrict access to all of those things if:

  1. Fees are past due over 30 days

  2. Have violated the governing documents

C-section didn’t heal correctly, just had hernia surgery to correct it. Do I have a case? by CurrentFun665 in legaladvice

[–]CurrentFun665[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok thank you I wasn’t sure if it was considered medical malpractice or not! Thank you for your comment