At some point, every community association—whether it be an HOA, condominium, or co-op—has encountered a records inspection request and understands how time consuming they may be depending upon the scope of the request. A new case issued by the Fifth District Court of Appeal (or the “5th DCA”) solidifies the importance of an owner’s right to access association records and confirms that the duty to maintain and provide access to records is mandatory and cannot be circumvented through “substantial” or “sufficient” compliance.   Read the article…………………………….