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New 2025 Florida Legislation Impacting Community Associations

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Florida has introduced new legislation and implemented changes to various regulations impacting community associations, many of which went into effect on July 1, 2025....more

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Condo 4.0 – Florida’s Latest Changes to the Condominium Act (HB 913)

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On June 23, 2025, Governor DeSantis signed HB 913. This law is effective July 1, 2025. This is Part I of a two-part summary and contains the changes to the Condominium Act and Fla. Stat. 553.899, of which condominium...more

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Florida Condo Owners Will Pay More in 2025. Time is Running Out to Sell.

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Older condo units are flooding the market but demand has dried up. The Florida condo market is recalibrating, as changes to the Condo Act tank the market for 30-plus year old condos, creating uncertainty for the...more

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A Key Deadline and Other Developments Looming for Condominiums

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As we approach the end of 2024, several legal and economic developments are coming to a head for condominiums. From a key statutory deadline and long-awaited court rulings to an imploding market for older condominium units,...more

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New Florida Condo Rules: Developer Buyouts Offer Lifelines to Owners

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The deadline for associations to receive their completed structural reserve studies is Dec. 31. Across the state, condo owners and their associations are going to soon be waking up to the reality that their financial...more

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Court Decision Hurts Florida Condo Owners Wishing to Sell

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Since the collapse of the Champlain Towers South three years ago, Florida has been scrambling to prevent another tragedy, instituting new laws and regulations to ensure condo building safety. Originally Published in the...more

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Launch of the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program

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After months of anticipation, the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program (the “Program”) is set to launch today, November 14, 2024. The Program aims to assist eligible condominium associations by offering free mitigation...more

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In Effort to Reform Florida Condo and HOA Laws, Governor Desantis Signs Two New Bills

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Governor Ron Desantis recently signed two new bills in an effort to reform both condo and HOA laws in Florida. These both went into effect on July 1, 2024. The following is a summary of some of the revisions to the HOA laws...more

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Condominium Law Continues to Evolve

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The legal landscape for condominium law continues to evolve. On August 5, 2024, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Rebull issued an illuminating order in the long-running Carillon litigation. Moreover, on October 1,...more

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HB 1203 (2024)’s Amendments to Section 720.3075, Florida Statutes Regarding Commercial Vehicles

A number of homeowners associations have restrictions that prohibit commercial vehicles from being maintained or kept on lots or otherwise within the community....more

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Client Alert: October 1, 2024 Deadline Approaching for Homeowners Associations to Provide Owners with Rules and Covenants or...

No later than October 1, 2024, all Florida homeowners associations must either provide complete copies of their rules and covenants to each member or post complete copies of the rules and covenants on their website and...more

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Mandate Under s. 720.303(2)(e), Florida Statutes Requires HOA Boards to Consider MRTA at First Regular Board Meeting Each Year

The Florida Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) is a statute that can have harsh consequences, including the ability to extinguish an Association’s deed restrictions if an Association does not take timely remedial measures,...more

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Rounding Up HB 1021’s Impact on Florida Condominiums

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CS/CS/CS/HB 1021 (“HB 1021”) covers many topics, including the statutory recognition of condominiums in vertical subdivisions and condominium building safety measures. However, the legislation is also a reaction to a slew of...more

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Client Alert: Governor DeSantis Signs HB 1645 (2024), Prohibiting Homeowners Associations from Limiting the Use of Certain Fuel...

On May 15, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 1645 (2024). Effective July 1, 2024, HB 1645 (2024) amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.3075 as follows...more

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New 2024 Florida Legislation Impacting Community Associations

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Florida has introduced new legislation and implemented changes to various regulations impacting community associations, many of which have either gone into effect or will go into effect beginning July 1, 2024. This...more

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Client Alert: Governor DeSantis Signs HB 59 (2024), Sets October 1, 2024 Deadline for All Homeowners Associations to Provide...

On May 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 59 (2024) into law. Effective July 1, 2024, HB 59 (2024) amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.303 as follows...more

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Significant Changes to Condominium Act: HB 1021 Signed – Effective July 1, 2024

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Friday June 14, Governor DeSantis signed HB 1021, which places significant new burdens on condominium managers and directors. This bill is effective July 1, 2024, although some new requirements have later effective dates. ...more

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Client Alert: Governor DeSantis Signs HB 293 (2024), Requiring Homeowners Associations to Maintain Written Hurricane Protection...

On May 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 293 (2024), which amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.3035 as follows...more

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Client Alert: Governor DeSantis Signs HB 1203 Affecting Homeowners Associations and Licensed Community Association Managers

Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 1203 (2024), which is effective July 1, 2024 and makes a number of substantial changes to statutes governing Florida community association managers and homeowners associations (HOAs). The...more

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Client Alert: Community Associations’ Use of Best Efforts to Obtain Insurance

Each year, condominium associations work to obtain insurance at reasonable rates in an effort to comply with their statutory obligations to use “best efforts” to obtain insurance. In recent years, however, insurance rates...more

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Failure to Follow Community Association Governing Documents Leads to Litigation in Florida

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A recent opinion out of Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal stresses the importance to read, understand, and follow community association governing documents before initiating any amendments that alter the substantive...more

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Client Alert: How to Handle Absent Condominium and Homeowners Association Board Members

Each election season, condominium association members elect one or more directors to serve on the association’s Board of Di­rectors. Many members consider their options carefully, understanding the importance of the board and...more

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Florida Statutes May Require Community Associations to Hold Voting Certificates

To ensure the validity of its elections, a community association must conduct its elections in full compliance with Florida law and its governing documents, which includes enforcing its voting certificate requirements, if...more

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Florida Senator Proposes Creation of State Database for Homeowners Association Information

On December 13, 2023, Florida State Senator Rodriguez filed Senate Bill 942 (2024), which, if adopted, would require the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to establish a searchable database of certain...more

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Florida Statute, 720.3045, Installation, Display and Storage of Items

Numerous homeowner associations have declarations, covenants, conditions, and restrictions for the storage items on their property, regardless of where the items are stored and whether such items are visible to third parties....more

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