Month: July 2024

When our blog was published last week about the new powers of the DBPR, some owners in HOAs really were appalled.  They still can’t believe that they can’t go to the DBPR for help but condominium owners are perhaps now getting all the help they need.               Florida Statute…

There has been lots of complaints over the years that when condominium owners bring their complaints to the DBPR and expect some help, the only thing they got in return was a letter that said the DBPR has no jurisdiction over the subject matter of their complaint.  I actually watched a legislative hearing in this…

We fought long and we fought hard, but we got what we wanted; mandatory education for all condo board members and HOA board members. Now, all Board members of both condominiums and HOAs must become certified by both submitting a document stating you have read your governing documents and will comply with them and take…

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July long weekend.   More than any other day of the year, it certainly is the day to fly the flag proudly.          We all know that the statutes for both condos and HOAs state that owners may display a United States flag in a respectful way, and…

While not the ones that got the most attention, there were a few other bills that were signed into law by The Governor involving community associations: House Bill 59 was signed into law and it requires that Before October 1, 2024, an association shall provide a physical or digital copy of the association’s rules and…