by Seafarer on October 12th, 2006

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I live in a gated community in south Florida & my homeowner association will not permit me to keep my hurricane shutters closed during hurricane season when I am out of town. Is there a law or statute that allows me to keep them closed?

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  • by Preparedness Expert on August 1st, 2009

    Preparedness Expert

    Assciation bylaws can not stop you from protecting your property. The courts have ruled time and again in favor of the resident when it comes to shutter deployment. The recent 'no-name' storm that hit the Florida gulf without warning is a perfect argument. If your association has fines for deployment - then they assume the risk of loss. Your shutters should provide egress in the event of a fire - for local fire codes.

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  • by Diane on November 15th, 2007

    Diane

    What do your documents say? Is their anything in them that prohibits this?

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  • by jefflovstrom on October 16th, 2006

    jefflovstrom

    You are under the rules of the HOA.

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