The Florida legislature rolled out member term limits for condominium association directors in January 2024. This article highlights those changes coming in 2026.

The following article provides assistance with different circumstances related to early lease termination, however, a lawyer should always be advised for legal matters.

House Bill (HB) 437 — creates the new Florida Statute 720.3045 prohibiting homeowners' associations from regulating particular backyard storage.

Some HOA documents take precedence over others. If you don’t know which one supersedes the others, continue reading!

Association board members have the challenging task of governing and managing the matters of their communities. They are responsible for making necessary decisions that impact the lives of the association members. In carrying out these responsibilities, board members must exercise their business judgment.

HOA board members are always concerned about getting sued. The good news is that this does not happen as much as we think. A lawsuit is a severe matter; it can drain one's time, energy, finances, resources, and emotions.

When new owners purchase condominiums and other residences governed by homeowners' associations (HOAs), they agree to the terms of your HOA's bylaws. However, a tenant who rents a home in these communities—with the owner acting as the landlord—may not be subject to HOA rules.

If the Association's declaration prohibits rentals (short-term or long), the HOA can likely enforce the prohibition unless there is some other reason why the restriction is unenforceable.

In the months after the devastating collapse of Champlain Tower South Condominium Association in Surfside, Florida, residents and board members are questioning how to keep themselves and their property safe.

Has your board instituted an ethics policy for all directors and committees? Typically, the first requirement is that all nominees for directors sign a confidentiality promise never to sue the board. So, if a board member does something wrong, illegal or unethical, how can the HOA get relief?

Condominium Associates, with the help of HOAResources.com, helps answer some of the most common "exclusive use" questions about an HOA or COA.

At Condominium Associates, we are sensitive to the needs of all our community members. To protect the association, here is a list of legal obligations a community has when it comes to hoarders.