QUESTION
Can HOA Prescontact change the locks on a house in the where a single man passed away and there is no known family to protect assets
Asked on Feb 28th, 2017 on Estate Litigation - Florida
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Don't.... police gave garage door opener to the deceased man's ex-girlfriends boyfriend in error. Members of the association would like to protect the deceased mans assets until a court appointed legal representative to search for distant family, look for any will, etc.
1 ANSWER
Maryellen Sullivan
Look at the HOA agreement to see if it has this authority. Otherwise, it does not - although it can seek to be appointed personal represtentative of the estate and so gain the authority that way.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2017 at 9:35 AM