Florida condominiums and homeowners’ associations both operate within open meeting frameworks, though the statutory structures differ. Understanding where those frameworks diverge — and where the principles of deliberation, decision-making, discussion and financial delegation ultimately converge — is essential to protecting both the association and its directors.

Florida’s Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA), Chapter 712, Florida Statutes, extinguishes old covenants and restrictions after 30 years — unless these HOA governing docs are properly preserved.