A groundbreaking ruling by the Fourth District Court of Appeal clarifies that homeowners’ associations can seek injunctions to enforce community rules, even when their governing documents allow for a “self-help” remedy, directly conflicting with decisions from other Florida courts.

In a pivotal decision for Florida homeowners’ associations, the Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled on Wednesday, that HOAs don’t need to prove “irreparable harm” or the lack of an alternative legal remedy to secure an injunction against a homeowner violating a restrictive covenant.

This ruling, stemming from a case involving a Boynton Beach couple and their mulched front yard, is a significant win for HOAs, affirming their authority to enforce community standards efficiently.

The case, Mooney v. Color Le P

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