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Welcome to the Hills of Inverrary Community News Blog!

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🏡 Welcome to Our New Community News Blog and Resource Website! We’re thrilled to launch this new digital space for the Hills of Inverrary community—a place where staying informed, engaged, and connected is just a click away. Whether you’re looking for the latest updates, want to explore upcoming events, or need access to important documents, this site is built with you in mind. We’ll be sharing news, resources, and opportunities to get involved—plus helpful posts on topics that matter most to our residents. You’ll also find: A Community Resources page packed with contact info, documents, and helpful links A Blog section (right here!) where we’ll post stories, announcements, and spotlights on our neighbors And soon, more interactive features based on your feedback We invite you to bookmark the page, subscribe for updates, and become part of the ongoing conversation that makes Inverrary such a special place to call home. Thanks for being here—let’s grow this community, together. Note:...
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🛡 Know Your Rights as a Florida Condo Owner

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1️⃣ Kaufman Language – Your Hidden Legal Shield

If your condo declaration includes “Kaufman language,” it automatically adopts current Florida statutes.
✅ This means the Board can’t make rules that conflict with state law.
⚠ Boards without Kaufman language sometimes exploit this to pass rules that ignore legislative intent—watch for that as a red flag. The Hills of Inverrary Condo Declaration were amended to include Kaufman language on June 5, 1998.

2️⃣ Selective Enforcement – The Law Must Apply to Everyone
Florida courts say if a rule is ignored for some owners, it can’t suddenly be enforced against just one person (White Egret Condominium v. Franklin).
✅ Uniform application = valid rule.
🚫 Picking and choosing who to enforce against = unenforceable rule.

3️⃣ Legislative Intent – The “Why” Behind the Law Matters
Even if a loophole exists, the purpose of the law matters.
Example: Recent state law changes protect personal-use pickup trucks. Rules banning them—especially if they’re well-maintained and free of commercial signage—violate that intent.

4️⃣ Fiduciary Duty – The Board Works for You
Under §718.111(1)(a), Fla. Stat., Board members must act in the best interest of all owners, respond to legitimate inquiries, and follow the governing documents.
🚨 Willful misconduct, retaliation, or bad-faith rulemaking can expose Board members to personal liability.

5️⃣ Your Tools to Push Back

  • Request records under §718.111(12).

  • Challenge unlawful rules via DBPR arbitration (§718.1255).

  • Seek injunctive relief in court for selective enforcement or breach of fiduciary duty.

  • Join with other owners to demand transparency and fair governance.

💬 Tip: Today’s “small” overreach (like banning a ladder rack or sticker) can become tomorrow’s precedent for much bigger restrictions. Speaking up early protects everyone.

“The Hills of Inverrary News Blog – Where Facts Live and Spin Stops.”

"And Ye Shall Know the Truth and The Truth Shall Make You Free" - John 8:32

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