Every Florida condo and HOA board knows the name—but not every board fully understands the weight behind it. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is the regulatory agency that governs how condominium associations operate, and their oversight is no joke. From improper board elections to financial mismanagement, small oversights can turn into costly compliance violations. The good news? Most issues are avoidable—with the right guidance.

HOA parking rules are a common point of contention in homeowners associations. The key to resolving issues related to parking, though, lies in understanding what rules the HOA can and can't enforce.