Can my HOA fine me for solar panels or an antenna in Florida?

An HOA cannot prohibit installation of solar collectors or other energy devices based on renewable resources.

A deed restriction or covenant may not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources; an association may determine the specific location within limits that do not impair effectiveness.

Before an HOA fine or suspension sticks, you must get at least 14 days' notice and a hearing before an independent committee, and most fines are capped.

A fine or suspension may not be imposed without at least 14 days' written notice and an opportunity for a hearing before a committee of members who are not officers, directors, employees, or their relatives. A fine may not exceed $100 per violation (up to $1,000 aggregate) unless the governing documents provide otherwise.

The association must make its official records available for inspection within 10 business days of a written request.

The association must make official records available to a parcel owner for inspection and copying within 10 business days after receipt of a written request; failure can create a rebuttable presumption of willful noncompliance.