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# Can HOA board make homeowner pay legal fee?

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## What do you think? Question:

We had a homeowner ask to see many financial documents some of which the HOA board did not think he was entitled to. The board had to consult an attorney to seek legal advice. The homeowner had agreed to pay the legal fee, but when presented with the bill, he refused to pay. Before the board gives him copies of all the documents he requested, can they make him pay the attorney fee first?  Our HOA is in Florida.

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