While the 2026 session did not introduce major new requirements, this does not signal a reduced focus on community association governance. Instead, it reflects a pause following several years of significant legislative change, as many of those reforms—particularly in condominium safety, financial transparency, and gove
It is important to recognize a common human tendency that applies to all of us, including board members: we are not always fully aware of how our actions are experienced by others. From the board’s perspective, decisions may feel thoughtful, reasonable, and well-intended.
Understanding the importance of great communication in association management. A working session between the board and management to define how communication will function is key. In that meeting, create a simple, repeatable plan that ensures communication is consistent, meaningful, and aligned with how the association
Understand how Florida HOA boards should conduct meetings & delegate financial authority. Ensure transparency & compliance with state laws.
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.
For understanding HOA Pet Rules: Start by thoroughly reading your HOA’s governing documents. This will give you a clear picture of what is expected.
Florida House Bill 657 (HB 657) proposes a path for termination or
dissolution of HOAs — giving it the widely used nicknamed the HOA Killer
Bill.
New laws focused on safety, financial preparedness, and transparency are being rolled out, and they’re a direct response to lessons learned in recent years.
Here’s the good news: fall pest control doesn’t have to be expensive or
time-consuming. Small steps now can prevent larger (and more expensive)
problems down the road. We always recommend a layered approach.
If you’ve been on a condominium board in Florida over the last few years,
you know how intense compliance has been since the Surfside collapse in
2021. Laws rolled out quickly, reserve requirements became strict, and
deadlines left boards scrambling to find money for safety mandates. Many
owners were blindsided by huge assessments, and some communities even faced
foreclosure threats. That’s where Florida’s new House Bill 913 comes
in—it’s a reset button designed to keep buildings safe while giving boards
and owners much-needed breathing room.
