Helping Ensure a Fair and Consistent Enforcement Process
The Violations Enforcement Committee (VEC) plays an important role in Starling FishHawk’s community standards process by providing an independent review of fines or suspensions levied by the Board of Directors.
The committee gives homeowners an opportunity to be heard before a proposed fine or suspension is imposed. Its purpose is to help ensure that the Association’s enforcement process is fair, consistent, and provides homeowners with an opportunity to present information regarding the violation.
Understanding the Violation Process
The goal of the Association’s compliance process is to resolve concerns before they reach the enforcement stage. When a potential violation is identified, homeowners are generally provided notice and an opportunity to correct the issue.
If the violation remains unresolved and the Board votes to levy a fine or suspension, the matter may proceed to the Violations Enforcement Committee for review.
What the VEC Does
The Violations Enforcement Committee is an independent committee appointed by the Board of Directors to review fines and suspensions levied by the Board.
The VEC does not issue the original violation, conduct routine property inspections, establish community standards, or determine the amount of a fine.
Instead, its role is limited to reviewing the matter and determining whether to confirm or reject the fine or suspension levied by the Board.
Attending a VEC Hearing
Homeowners whose violation has been referred to the VEC will receive notice of the hearing and have an opportunity to attend and be heard.
The hearing provides homeowners an opportunity to share information they believe is relevant to the committee’s review. This may include photographs, documentation, information regarding corrective action that has been completed, or other information related to the violation.
Homeowners are encouraged to review their hearing notice and bring any information they would like the committee to consider.
Possible Outcomes
After reviewing the violation and hearing any information presented, the VEC will vote to either confirm or reject the fine or suspension levied by the Board.
If the VEC confirms the fine, it may be imposed by the Association. If the VEC rejects it, the proposed fine may not be imposed.
The VEC cannot create a new violation, increase the amount of a fine, or impose a different penalty.
Important to Know
- The VEC is independent from the Board’s decision to levy a fine.
- The Board of Directors determines whether a fine or suspension should be levied. The VEC provides a separate review before that fine or suspension may be imposed.
- The committee’s role is not to create or interpret community standards, perform inspections, issue violation notices, or determine the amount of a fine. Its role is limited to determining whether to confirm or reject the fine or suspension presented for review.
VEC Meetings
The Violations Enforcement Committee generally meets on the third Thursday of each month when hearings are scheduled.
Homeowners with a matter scheduled for VEC review will receive notice containing information regarding their hearing, including the date, time, and location.
Questions About a Violation?
Questions regarding a violation notice, the status of a violation, corrective action, or your account should be directed to the Association’s management team.
The VEC does not manage individual violations outside of matters formally presented to the committee for review.
Florida Law & Governing Documents
The Association’s enforcement process is governed by its governing documents and applicable Florida law, including Florida Statute §720.305.
The information provided on this page is intended as a general overview of the Association’s violation and VEC process. In the event of a conflict, the Association’s governing documents and applicable law control.
