Florida condo & HOA news
Plain-English Florida condo and HOA law updates for owners, volunteer board members, managers, and everyone navigating community-association life.
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Written by Eric M. Glazer · Florida attorney
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…
Read: Condo and HOA Unit Owner Resolutions: A Necessary Reality Check →
Every year, condo and HOA boards promise this will be the year things finally run smoothly. And every year, the same problems show up again, late budgets, messy meetings, inconsistent enforcement, frustrated owners, and eventually legal threats. This article breaks down board resolutions that actually work,…
Read: New Year Resolutions for Condo & HOA Boards →
For years, condo and HOA boards handled meetings the same way… vote first, let owners speak at the end. An arbitration ruling just declared that practice unreasonable and contrary to the law. Owners must be allowed to comment on agenda items before a vote happens, otherwise their right to speak is…
Read: CONDO ARBITRATION CASE FLIPSBOARD MEETINGS UPSIDE DOWN →
As 2025 comes to a close, Florida’s condominium associations look back on another year defined by constant change. Rising assessments, shifting insurance markets, expanded management responsibilities, new voting rules, and upcoming board term limits have left many boards feeling overwhelmed. This year-end…
Read: THE END OF ANOTHER YEAR →
For more than 15 years, we’ve written a weekly blog for condo and HOA owners, board members, managers, and legal professionals across Florida. It’s designed to explain complex laws, legislative changes, and real-world issues in plain English, not legal jargon. With hundreds of searchable posts, the blog has…
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A good Owner’s Rep can be the difference between a smooth project and a budget-blowing mess. They act as your watchdog, keeping engineers and contractors honest while protecting your board from confusion, surprise costs, and missed deadlines. Smaller routine jobs may not need one, but big repairs, structural…
Read: Do You Really Need an Owner’s Rep? Here’s Who Does →
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we’re grateful for—family, health, maybe even a new job or car. But have you considered your community? While complaints often dominate, there’s always something positive: a helpful neighbor, great amenities, or dedicated board members. This season, dig deep and…
Read: I’LL BET YOU’RE THANKFUL FOR YOUR COMMUNITY →
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,…
Read: SO CAN ASSOCIATIONS WAIVE ANY RESERVES? →
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…
Read: SO WHEN CAN THE CONDO/HOA BOARD HAVE A CLOSED-DOOR MEETING? →
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Read: Plan Smarter, Build Stronger, and Protect Your Investment. →
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.
Read: HB 913: EL SITIO WEB DE LA ASOCIACIÓN →
Starting in 2026, large Florida condominiums (3+ stories) must fully fund Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS)—no more waiving key reserves like roofing, plumbing, or fire systems. In this episode, Eric and Karen break down the new legal requirements, rare exceptions, and budgeting deadlines every…
Read: DOING THE BUDGET IN LARGE CONDOS IS NOT AS EASY AS IT USED TO BE →
Budgeting in small condo buildings isn’t what it used to be. New reserve requirements + county laws = big consequences if you’re not planning ahead.
Read: HACER EL PRESUPUESTO EN CONDOMINIOS PEQUEÑOS DE FLORIDA NO ES TAN FÁCIL COMO ANTES → Budgeting in small condo buildings isn’t what it used to be. New reserve requirements + county laws = big consequences if you’re not planning ahead.
Read: ORÇAMENTO PARA PEQUENOS CONDOMÍNIOS NA FLÓRIDA NÃO É TÃO FÁCIL COMO ANTES → Budgeting in small condo buildings isn’t what it used to be. New reserve requirements + county laws = big consequences if you’re not planning ahead.
Read: DOING THE BUDGET IN SMALL FLORIDA CONDOS IS NOT AS EASY AS IT USED TO BE →
Needa Wrest thought Labor Day meant peace from condo chaos, but she was wrong. This Labor Day belongs to every board member who shoulders the burden so their neighbors can live in peace.
Read: A LABOR DAY TRADITION CONTINUES →
Florida condo and HOA owners are pouring millions into reserves and milestone repairs...but what guarantees protect those funds? This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, we break down Florida’s insurance and fidelity bond requirements, why boards must confirm coverage, and how theft has happened in real cases.…
Read: SERÁ MEJOR QUE HAYAS AUMENTADO TU COBERTURA DE SEGURO →
Florida condo and HOA owners are pouring millions into reserves and milestone repairs...but what guarantees protect those funds? This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, we break down Florida’s insurance and fidelity bond requirements, why boards must confirm coverage, and how theft has happened in real cases.…
Read: YOU BETTER HAVE INCREASED YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE →Read it. Then watch it.
