David St. John, of the West Palm Beach law firm St. John,
Core and Lemme, which represents more than 600
associations, said state law protects property owners from being sued by a bite
victim if the owner displays a sign warning people of a dog. Given that dogs
are allowed in the Mackeys' community and state law
specifically protects those who use signs, the homeowners have a strong
argument they are entitled to the sign, he said.
A sign also would protect the association, he added. [If] the association … allow[s]
dog warnings... owners who want different signs cannot claim the association is
unfairly enforcing the rule.
From Q & A, Sun Sentinel article by Joe Kollin
http://www.ccfj.net/HOAFLcomptough.html