Prior to July 1,st, 2024, continuing education requirements for board members of Florida condominium and homeowner (HOA) community associations involved the following:

Newly elected or appointed board members must complete a state-approved educational curriculum within 90 days of election or appointment.
Florida approved educational curriculum and state-approved courses cover essential governance topics including financial reporting, the legal … Read More ›

Florida House Bill 1203 (2024) introduces comprehensive regulations for homeowner associations (HOAs) with the aim of increasing transparency and accountability.

Below is a summary of seven key points of this new Florida law that goes into effect on July 1, 2024.

1. Document Posting Requirements: HOAs must post certain documents (ex. governing documents, meeting minutes) on their … Read More ›

Block parties are an excellent way for residents in condo associations and HOAs to come together and celebrate community spirit.

Here are nine considerations for board member to ensure these events are not only fun but also safe and compliant with association rules and local laws.

1. Community Involvement and Activities: Encourage community involvement by organizing various … Read More ›

Florida House Bill 293 (HB 293) was signed into law and immediately went into effect. This new law addresses hurricane protections for homeowners’ associations (HOAs) in Florida.

Entitled “Hurricane Protections for Homeowner Associations,” this new Florida law mandates that HOAs adopt specific hurricane protection standards for structures and improvements within their communities.

These standards must conform to … Read More ›