The Florida legislature rolled out member term limits for condominium association directors in January 2024. This article highlights those changes coming in 2026.
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Reviewing your community's security measures and response policies is a good idea to be better prepared to prevent and respond to vandalism.
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House Bill (HB) 437 — creates the new Florida Statute 720.3045 prohibiting homeowners' associations from regulating particular backyard storage.
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An HOA can choose not to place any restrictions on smoking, or it can ban smoking altogether. Adopting protocols that align with state laws and declarations is essential, whatever the outcome.
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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.
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1099s for HOAs are often overlooked in the mad dash to wrap up the fiscal year, so make sure you have your 1099-MISC tax forms in view as you prep your contractor payments. Ideally, this procedure should be done by the end of the year, before April's tax season.
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HOA rules are rules that members of an HOA community must follow. These rules exist to regulate members' behavior within the association. But, how do you distinguish the unenforceable HOA rules from the enforceable ones? Read on to learn more!
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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.
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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.
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The first step in a homeowners' association exercising its authority to enforce its rules involves proper notification to the homeowner. Read on to learn more!
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Some older individuals choose to live out their final years in their residences alone rather than in nursing homes or assisted-living facilities. Additionally, there are times that other individuals may experience specific mental health issues that make them unable to care for themselves adequately. Associations are often at a loss with how to assist these individuals. Plus, associations are not professional healthcare or mental health providers, so they can't address such matters. Instead, associations will need to request help from family, friends, or governmental entities.
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As we have seen, an HOA cannot just decide that it wants to prohibit short-term rentals one day. The prohibition must be grounded in some authority derived from the community declaration. For the most part, a community with an existing rental restriction in its mandate will have the right to enforce the regulation.
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Governing homeowners associations include documents, among which are the bylaws and the CC&Rs. However, there will come a time when you will need to amend those documents. Continue reading to learn how to change HOA bylaws and CC&Rs.
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Pets come in all shapes and sizes. They also provide companionship to their respective families. Still, animals play an essential role in the lives of people with disabilities and mental health issues by assisting with day-to-day activities or giving emotional support.
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