The laws affecting Florida homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are always changing, and 2024 was a year full of new requirements for community associations in Florida. Complying with them is incumbent upon board members, but keeping up with legislative updates can be a...
Understanding homeowners’ association tax requirements can be one of the most overwhelming responsibilities for Florida HOA board members. Rules differ for unit owners versus the HOA as a whole, as do an HOA’s federal versus state tax responsibilities, the...
A hot topic for Florida condo and homeowners associations has always been transparency. When condo owners feel left in the dark about key community issues, the result is disenchanted residents and increased conflicts. Lack of transparency also increases the...
There are both practical and legal reasons for your Florida condo association to maintain a reserve fund for emergency and structural expenses. From a practical perspective, planning for the future just makes sense. When you have a nest egg set aside for...
As climate concerns grow and extreme weather events become more frequent, Florida lawmakers are taking important steps to protect consumers and promote transparency in real estate transactions. One such development is Senate Bill 948 (companion to House Bill 1015),...
