Category Archives: HOA Condo Association
Revitalizing Your Florida HOA’s Covenants & Restrictions
Chapter 712 of the Florida Statutes is referred to as the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA). It holds that all interests in real property will expire after 30 years, unless the compliance procedures in Chapter 712 are followed. While this excludes some types of community associations, such as condominium associations and co-ops, it does… Read More »
Can Community Associations Ban Guns In Florida?
In September 2025, Florida’s Supreme Court legalized open carry of firearms. That said, certain private entities still have the right to ban them from their premises, including bars, restaurants, schools, and houses of worship. The question of whether community associations can ban them is a murkier question of law, though as of this writing,… Read More »
What Can An In-House Condominium Attorney Do For Your Association?
A significant proportion of Floridians live in condo associations, but not every condo association is created equal. Some handle hundreds of units, while may only have a dozen or two. The needs of each association will differ just as much as their composition, but one of the major questions each one must ask is… Read More »
My Safe Florida Grant Program Aims To “Harden” More Condo Associations
In 2024, the My Safe Florida Condominium Grant Program was signed into law, intended to help condo associations put better hurricane protections in place via grants and free inspections. However, it has had a somewhat troubled launch, with this year’s launch being pushed back to August. Still, barring catastrophe, condo associations will still have… Read More »
Protecting Your Condo Association In Third-Party Contracts
Traditionally, summer is when many Florida condo associations reevaluate their relationships with third-party companies, such as landscapers, security staff or property management companies. If you are a board member, it is important to be aware of exactly what your association may need, rather than what a third-party can offer. The right attorney can help… Read More »
Condominium Associations & Security – Who Is Liable After A Crime?
It is more and more common in recent years for condo associations in Florida to enlist outside security companies to protect their premises. While this can provide residents with some peace of mind, it does open up potential legal issues, particularly if crime persists. It is crucial that a condo association understand the rights… Read More »
Condominium Associations & Electric Vehicles
The International Energy Agency reports that in 2023, one of every five vehicles sold worldwide was electric. This change is slowly being reflected in the United States, and with more electric vehicles (EVs) comes the need for more EV chargers. Florida’s legislature sees this as a positive, and has amended laws for residents in… Read More »
HB913 May Make Major Changes To Post-Surfside Condo Bill
In 2021, the tower at Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, collapsed, killing almost 100 people. In the aftermath, the Florida state legislature passed a bill requiring that condo associations contribute certain amounts toward reserves (designed for emergency repairs) each year. However, a bill recently passed in both houses of the Florida legislature (as… Read More »
Selective Enforcement Of HOA Rules Can Lead To Legal Issues
Homeowners’ associations have rules for a reason, and it is up to the board to enforce them equally. Most do – but at times, whether intentionally or unintentionally, a board may allow one or more members of the association to do as they please (at least, up to a point). When this occurs, it… Read More »
Hurricane Season Is Coming. Is Your Community Association Ready?
Historically, Florida’s Condominium Act only ever required associations to set required specifications for hurricane shutters, such as size or material, and the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act did not have any specifications about hurricane protection at all. In 2024, however, the state legislature made changes to both Acts, stating that both these types of associations… Read More »