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HOA · July 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Two Statutes, One State: Why Florida Polices Condos Like a Regulated Industry and Leaves HOAs Almost Entirely Alone

If you own a condo in Florida, a state agency (The DBPR) can audit your association's books, subpoena your board, fine your directors, and remove them from office. If you own a home in an HOA, that same agency has no authority to investigate your board at all, even for identical misconduct. This isn't an…

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New Condo Laws · February 23, 2026 · 2 min read

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANDATORY MANAGEMENT BILL IS FILED

Discover how the new community association management bill impacts HOAs and condos. Learn about mandatory management requirements and implications.

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Condo Governance · January 18, 2026 · 2 min read

New Year Resolutions for Condo & HOA Boards

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,…

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Holiday Blog · December 22, 2025 · 2 min read

THE END OF ANOTHER YEAR

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…

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Board Meeting Rules · October 19, 2025 · 2 min read

SO WHEN CAN THE CONDO/HOA BOARD HAVE A CLOSED-DOOR MEETING?

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…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · September 28, 2025 · 2 min read

DOING THE BUDGET IN LARGE CONDOS IS NOT AS EASY AS IT USED TO BE

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…

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condo board members working on their budget

Florida Condo & HOA News · September 21, 2025 · 2 min read

DOING THE BUDGET IN SMALL FLORIDA 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.

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Florida Condo & HOA News · August 31, 2025 · 3 min read

A LABOR DAY TRADITION CONTINUES

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.

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New Condo Laws · August 4, 2025 · 4 min read

FLORIDA’S 3RD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL SAYS 100% MEANS 100%

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 & HOA News · July 21, 2025 · 2 min read

EVEN MORE NEW YORKERS MAY BE ON THEIR WAY TO 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…

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New Condo Laws · June 17, 2025 · 4 min read

HB 913: THE ASSOCIATION’S WEBSITE

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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New Condo Laws · June 10, 2025 · 2 min read

THE ONE BIG BILL – ON VIDEO CONFERENCING

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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New Condo Laws · May 11, 2025 · 3 min read

New Florida Condo Bill: HB913 (PART 2)

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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Florida Condo & HOA News · May 5, 2025 · 4 min read

FLORIDA LEGISLATURE GOES OUT WITH ONE BIG BILL FOR CONDOS

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 Condo & HOA News · April 24, 2025 · 4 min read

THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE BETTER KILL HB 913 AND SB 1742

Florida promised condo safety after Surfside. Now they’re backpedaling with bills that gut reserves. History is doomed to repeat.

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Florida Condo & HOA News · April 20, 2025 · 3 min read

SENATE BILL 1742: WHY MAKE THINGS SO DIFFICULT?

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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