Condo elections are not paperwork traps. In a Florida arbitration case, a board rejected 22 ballots for technical reasons and lost the election anyway. Signatures, envelope issues, hand delivery, and secrecy mistakes were all challenged…and the arbitrator ordered the losing candidate seated on the board. This case is a warning to boards and a lesson for owners on how election rules really work.

Last week we focused on board resolutions. Now it’s the owners’ turn. Most condo and HOA disputes start with skipped rules, personal reactions to enforcement, or not participating until there’s a problem. Living in an association means shared responsibility. Read the documents, stay engaged, pay on time, and address issues early. Follow the process and most conflicts never turn into legal ones.

Confused about reserve waivers in Florida? You’re not alone. As 2026 budgets loom, many boards assume all reserves are now untouchable—but that’s not true. Some reserves can still be waived or paused, depending on your building’s size and inspection history. This blog breaks it down in plain English, including what your proxy must say and how to avoid costly mistakes. Based on Episode 33 of Condo Craze and HOAs.

The Board held seven closed-door meetings claiming to discuss “personnel matters” involving their management and security companies. The arbitrator ruled these were not true personnel matters since the companies were independent contractors, not employees. Under Florida law, only meetings about actual association employees qualify for the closed-door exception — all others must remain open to owners.

Florida’s 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled that 100% means 100% when it comes to condo termination, siding with unit owners who fought back against a developer’s attempt to change voting rules mid-game. This major decision highlights the legal battle over whether older condo declarations can be overridden by newer laws—and what it means for owners facing massive repair bills and forced terminations. A must-read for anyone living in or managing a Florida condo.

As we have blogged about for the past few weeks, HB 913 is about to become law on July 1st.  The bill contains a myriad of topics.  Here are the new provisions regarding the association’s website.

As you know, the Florida Legislature ended in a real blockbuster way in regards to new condo legislation.  In the end The Florida House and The Florida Senate agreed on ONE BIG BILL (HB 913) that is 191 pages long.

Florida’s 2025 legislature just dropped a 191-page condo law. In this blog, we cover new conflict of interest laws, milestone inspection rules, and a surprising workaround for reserve funding. Plus, is Florida actually tracking unsafe buildings—or just collecting data for show?