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
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.…
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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…
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Florida condo and homeowners are buckling under skyrocketing costs—especially insurance. Senator Rick Scott has reintroduced the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act, which would make up to $10,000 in insurance premiums tax-deductible. If passed, it could mean serious savings. But it needs public support.…
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New York’s mayoral race could reshape Florida’s real estate market. If Zohran Mamdani wins, experts expect another wave of wealthy New Yorkers to flee the city’s shifting politics for Florida’s condos and HOAs. Agents are already seeing signs, and sellers may benefit by waiting to list until November. Like…
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Florida created two programs to help with rising insurance costs: My Safe Florida Home and My Safe Florida Condo. Both offered free wind mitigation inspections and grants to fund storm-resistant upgrades. Homeowners could receive up to $10K; condos up to $175K. However, as of now, both programs have paused…
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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.
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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.
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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?
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The Florida Legislature just passed a massive 191-page condo reform bill, bringing major changes to how reserve funds are handled. For the first time, associations may fund reserves using lines of credit—creating a cycle of debt. Temporary pauses on reserve contributions are also allowed, but only under…
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Florida promised condo safety after Surfside. Now they’re backpedaling with bills that gut reserves. History is doomed to repeat.
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New bills propose big changes to how Florida condos invest reserve funds. Senate Bill 1742 starts simply—keep funds FDIC-insured—but quickly spirals into complex rules, investment committees, and ongoing oversight requirements. For volunteer board members, it could turn a straightforward duty into an…
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I have consulted with 4 Rabbis in Jerusalem. I have asked 3 Priests studying at The Vatican. I have flown to Mecca to get an opinion from several Imams. I have trafficked to Tibet to meet with Monks. Not one of them can give me an answer. They were all stumped. So, having no choice, I had to ask a Supreme…
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HB 913 keeps growing! From recall rules to conflicts of interest to hurricane protection—big changes could be coming to condo law.
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Rep. Vicki Lopez files a major condo bill—quarterly board meetings, pooled reserves, and lines of credit up to 35% of future needs.
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It should come as no surprise that Representative Vicki Lopez came right out of the gate this year and filed a massive condo bill.
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AI is reshaping condos & HOAs—streamlining management, enhancing security, predicting maintenance, and even writing blogs like this!
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Mandatory education for condo boards was once criticized. Now, 400+ pack every class eager to learn. Florida got this one right!
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Condo turmoil: Red-tagged building, $4.5M repairs, residents demand transparency on past funds. Know your rights and ask for records!
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