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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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Condo Governance · May 4, 2026 · 2 min read

NOW FOR CONDO DISPUTES

Discover insights on Condo Disputes and alternative dispute resolution in Florida. Learn how Condo Disputes legislation impacts unit owners.

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HOA · April 26, 2026 · 2 min read

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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New HOA Law · February 23, 2026 · 2 min read

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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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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Legal Rulings · January 11, 2026 · 3 min read

CONDO ARBITRATION CASE FLIPSBOARD MEETINGS UPSIDE DOWN

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…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · October 12, 2025 · 1 min read

Plan Smarter, Build Stronger, and Protect Your Investment.

Discover how Owners Rep services by HCMC can help you plan smarter, build stronger, and protect your investment in condo projects.

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Florida Condo & HOA News · February 19, 2024 · 1 min read

SO WHAT AM I LEAVING OUT

So when I wrote my blog last week asking people what their problems are, I couldn’t help but think about all of the issues that can arise in a condominium or HOA. It’s almost endless. Here’s some issues that are routinely litigated or arbitrated:faulty elections, failure to hold meetings, failure to post…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · June 5, 2023 · 2 min read

SB 154 – PART FOUR – NEW LAWS

CORRECTION: IN A PRIOR BLOG IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FLOOR AND FOUNDATION STILL NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED IN A STRUCTURAL RESERVE STUDY —– THEY DO NOT. SB 154 – is a long bill. Here are the final new laws: 1. The association shall provide for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the condominium property for…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · May 2, 2023 · 2 min read

IT’S BETTER TO BE RICH

After litigating for 32 years here is what I learned for sure. When litigating, it’s better to be rich. I understand that may be obvious, but as the costs of litigation continue to rise, it’s a lesson that the average Joe needs to learn and learn quick. The bottom line is that it’s better to be rich…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · October 17, 2021 · 2 min read

NO ASSOCIATION WEBSITE? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

When the original bill was filed that required condominiums to have a website, the statute was only going to apply with condominiums of 500 units or more. In effect, the statute would have applied to less than one percent of all condominiums in the state. I met with the legislator who drafted the bill and…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · October 17, 2021 · 2 min read

TO ARBITRATE OR MEDIATE?

Prior to July 1st, 2021 if a condominium dispute arose, the parties were forced to first arbitrate the matter before the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The law has now changed and reads as follows: (a) Before the institution of court litigation, a party to a dispute, other than an…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · May 16, 2021 · 3 min read

HERE ARE THE NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST

So the Florida Legislature has ended their session and I’m sure everyone wants to know what association laws passed this year.So here we go….. Subrogation New law: If a condominium association’s insurance policy does not provide rights for subrogation against the unit owners in the association, an…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · May 14, 2021 · 3 min read

HERE ARE THE NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST

So The Florida Legislature has ended their session and I’m sure everyone wants to know what association laws passed this year. So here we go….. Subrogation New law: If a condominium association’s insurance policy does not provide rights for subrogation against the unit owners in the association, an…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · September 7, 2020 · 3 min read

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME-PART 5

It’s the end of the summer. Millions of kids across our state have to suck it up and return to school. And if the kids have to endure school for the next ten months, all of you can endure a measly three hours. I’m talking of course about Condo and HOA Board Certification and Legal Update Course. There’s a…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · February 10, 2020 · 2 min read

SO WHAT MAY BE IN STORE FOR 2020-PART 1?

Hope everyone had both a happy and a healthy new year. I also hope you are all well rested and are now ready to stand-up and protect yourselves by demanding new laws that benefit our community associations. For the next few weeks, we will let you know what community association law bills have been filed in…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · January 3, 2020 · 3 min read

THE DEATH OF CONDO ARBITRATION MAY BE NEAR

As you all know, Florida law currently mandates that condominium “disputes” are mediated before arbitrators who are employed by the DBPR, rather than being litigated in a court of law. Florida Statute 718.1255 states: LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.— (a) The Legislature finds that unit owners are frequently at a…

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Florida Condo & HOA News · January 1, 2020 · 6 min read

FIGHTING IN YOUR HOA? DON’T WAIT! MEDIATE!

The HOA statute does do one thing right. It requires the parties to a dispute to submit that dispute to an arbitrator before going to court. Florida Statute 718.311 states: (2)(a) Disputes between an association and a parcel owner regarding use of or changes to the parcel or the common areas and other…

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

NOW FOR CONDO DISPUTES

HOW TO HANDLE AN HOA DISPUTE

HB 657 Is Going to Hurt HOA Members. Representative Porras, Let’s Talk About It.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANDATORY MANAGEMENT BILL IS FILED

CONDO ARBITRATION CASE FLIPSBOARD MEETINGS UPSIDE DOWN

Plan Smarter, Build Stronger, and Protect Your Investment.

SO WHAT AM I LEAVING OUT

SB 154 – PART FOUR – NEW LAWS

IT’S BETTER TO BE RICH

NO ASSOCIATION WEBSITE? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

TO ARBITRATE OR MEDIATE?

HERE ARE THE NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST

HERE ARE THE NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME-PART 5

SO WHAT MAY BE IN STORE FOR 2020-PART 1?

THE DEATH OF CONDO ARBITRATION MAY BE NEAR

FIGHTING IN YOUR HOA? DON’T WAIT! MEDIATE!

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