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Florida HOA Budget Meeting Requirements: Notices, Votes, and Legal Timelines
Florida HOA boards must comply with statutory requirements when conducting budget meetings. Understanding notice requirements, voting procedures, and timelines ensures budgets are valid and enforceable. Florida HOA Budget Meeting Notice Requirements Florida law...
What Happens When a Condo Association Runs Out of Money?
Condo associations and HOAs occasionally face financial distress that can disrupt operations, delay maintenance, and create legal challenges for boards and owners. Understanding the consequences and your options is critical to protecting your property and investment....
Why Every Florida HOA or COA Should Consider an Attorney on Retainer
Condominium and homeowners associations in Florida operate much like any other government entity or business organization. They must follow their own governing documents while also complying with local, state, and federal laws. This is a complex legal landscape that...
Preparing for Insurance Renewal: Tips to Minimize Rate Hikes or Coverage Gaps for Associations in Florida
Reviewing insurance coverage and policies is one of the most important responsibilities of an association board in Florida. Insurance provides a critical safeguard for both the community’s property and its financial stability, but with premiums rising and coverage...
5 Insurance Mistakes Condo and HOA Boards Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Insurance is one of the most important tools for protecting condominium and homeowners associations in Florida, yet small mistakes can quickly lead to costly problems. Many boards struggle with managing policies, filing claims, and maintaining compliance, which can...
Understanding New Education Requirements for Board Members in Florida
In recent years, Florida has introduced important changes to the education and certification requirements for board members of condominium and homeowners associations (HOAs). These changes are designed to ensure that board members are well-informed, capable of making...
How to Remove Someone From Your Condo Board in Florida
Serving on a community association board is a position of trust, responsibility and accountability. But what happens when a board member is no longer acting in the best interest of the association, or worse, violating governing documents or state law? Florida law...
Why Term Limits Matter for Florida Condo Associations
Leadership in a condominium association has a direct impact on the safety and success of the entire community. While experience is valuable, staying in a leadership role too long can sometimes hinder growth, transparency and innovation. That’s where term limits come...
Understanding Term Limits for Florida Condo Board Members
If, theoretically, someone wanted to serve on their Florida condo board indefinitely, could they? Well, no, not exactly. Florida law places certain limitations on how long a person can serve on a condominium association’s board of directors, but as with many things,...