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
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 →
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…
Read: FLORIDA’S 3RD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL SAYS 100% MEANS 100% →
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.…
Read: MAYBE THERE IS SOME HELP COMING OUR WAY IN FLORIDA →
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…
Read: EVEN MORE NEW YORKERS MAY BE ON THEIR WAY TO FLORIDA →
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…
Read: MY SAFE FLORIDA CONDO AND HOME PROGRAM UPDATES →
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: 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.
Read: THE ONE BIG BILL – ON VIDEO CONFERENCING →
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?
Read: New Florida Condo Bill: HB913 (PART 2) →
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…
Read: FLORIDA LEGISLATURE GOES OUT WITH ONE BIG BILL FOR CONDOS →
Florida promised condo safety after Surfside. Now they’re backpedaling with bills that gut reserves. History is doomed to repeat.
Read: THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE BETTER KILL HB 913 AND SB 1742 →
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…
Read: SENATE BILL 1742: WHY MAKE THINGS SO DIFFICULT? →
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…
Read: SO WHY DO THEY DO IT? →
HB 913 keeps growing! From recall rules to conflicts of interest to hurricane protection—big changes could be coming to condo law.
Read: HOUSE BILL 913 – Part Three →
Rep. Vicki Lopez files a major condo bill—quarterly board meetings, pooled reserves, and lines of credit up to 35% of future needs.
Read: HOUSE BILL 913 – Part Two →
It should come as no surprise that Representative Vicki Lopez came right out of the gate this year and filed a massive condo bill.
Read: HOUSE BILL 913 – Part One →Read it. Then watch it.
