cmdebbie wrote:As a Licensed Community Association Manager (CAM) in the state of Florida let me offer some insight....The HOA can stop you from putting holes in the building (they are responsible for the upkeep on the outside of the building and inside the walls to the drywall). However, they must allow you to install the type of shutters that they have chosen. I like the idea someone had about getting them to sign a letter. I am not completely sure, but I think they could possibly be held resposible if they did not allow plywood to be put up with plylox. If I were their manager, I would advise them not to take on that risk. IMO nobody should ever stop someone from attempting to protect life or property as long as it is not damaging their property and the rules are followed (i.e. not attached to building, must be taken down within a certain timeframe, etc.) Hope this helped some. I am going to do a little research and try to give you a more definative answer.
That was me about the letter... Interesting post, it is greatly appreciated epecially since the only time our HOA meets is when they vote to allow someone to buy/sell. Therefore it is like impossible to get an answer, BUT for me, I'm doing the bare minimum since a good deal of it is luck, especially if you life in a condo where you might be the only one to prepare. Nonetheless, doing nothing is likened to neglecting the situation.
I thought condo life would be different, so far it is aggrivation. I should have researched it better than just using my eyes to gauge the quality.
FYI, my insurance for home is worse here than it was in my house in the same county because I live on the ground floor (that was what I was told); that when the storm surge comes in, I'll be plastered. Flood insurance one level up is 1/2..I was told that anyway.. Is there any truth to that? I'd love to know!
bob