Homeowners’ associations in Florida are like any other major entity – they must manage and operate multi-million-dollar non-profit organizations and must do so against the backdrop of changing legislation and ongoing pressure from their residents. This is a tall...
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...
If a tenant starts a petition to disband your HOA, first off, do not panic. Go straight to your CC&Rs so you can be sure of the exact process and requirements laid out by your association. Reach out to your HOA attorney right away. Hopefully you already have an...
Florida statutes do not prevent association boards from taking action without a formal meeting. However, that doesn’t mean your association has the ability to do so under its own bylaws. Why would a board want to act without meeting? Making arrangements for a special...
So, you’ve finally found a condo or home community that you really love. From the big pool to the state-of-the-art gem, everything seems to be coming up roses. However, a community without a board these days is very unlikely. So that means, when you buy the property,...