A Labor Day Tradition Continues
Eric Glazer’s annual Labor Day salute to volunteer condo and HOA board members follows one South Florida president through a holiday that refuses to stay quiet.
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Miami-Dade County announces relaunch of Condominium Special Assessment Loan Program
Miami-Dade County has officially relaunched its Condominium Special Assessment Loan Program with approximately $15 million in funding available for eligible condo owners. The program offers loans of up to $50,000 per unit, including 0% interest loans for qualifying households, to help cover the cost of…
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The Biggest Lie in Condos: “We’ll Keep Assessments Low”
For years, one phrase helped sell millions of dollars’ worth of condominium units across Florida: “We’ll keep assessments low.” On the surface, that sounds like good news. Who wouldn’t want lower monthly fees? But what many owners are discovering today is that low assessments were often not a sign of a…
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HOW TO HANDLE AN HOA DISPUTE
Many HOA owners and board members make the same expensive mistake, they run straight to court. In Florida, that’s often legally wrong. Under Florida Statute 720.311, most HOA disputes must go through alternative dispute resolution before a lawsuit can begin. Skip that step and your case could be delayed,…
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FANNIE AND FREDDIE MAKE IT HARDER AND EASIER FOR FLORIDA CONDOS
Find out how Fannie and Freddie's new rules impact Florida condos. Discover how Fannie and Freddie make financing easier yet more demanding.
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HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF TERMINATING YOUR HOA?
Explore the complexities of HOA termination and the implications of HB 657.
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HB 657 Is Going to Hurt HOA Members. Representative Porras, Let’s Talk About It.
Discover how HB 657 could impact Florida HOA members. Understand the risks and implications of HB 657 for homeowners. Read more now!
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Condo and HOA Unit Owner Resolutions: A Necessary Reality Check
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…
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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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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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Do You Really Need an Owner’s Rep? Here’s Who Does
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…
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SO CAN ASSOCIATIONS WAIVE ANY RESERVES?
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,…
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AND NOW FOR THE HARD PART
For the past two weeks we discussed how difficult it has now become to prepare the annual budget. Well suppose you had to prepare two budgets instead of one? In many condominiums, that’s now the case.
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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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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 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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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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HOUSE BILL 913 – Part Three
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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