In an emergency, timing is everything. What if a resident collapses on the pickleball court, suspicious activity is spotted near your property, or a crisis unfolds when you least expect it? The traditional safety net of gates, guards, and cameras …
Review of New Condominium Laws for 2025
With today’s column, we will begin our annual review of recent Florida legislation affecting community associations. There were no changes to the statutes governing homeowners’ associations governed by Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act. The …
Lights, Cameras, Condos – Film Productions in HOAs
Have you ever wondered if you recognize that stunning condo or picturesque community you see in a movie or TV? Take It To The Board host Donna DiMaggio Berger and Christina Labuzetta, owner of Location …
Am I Protected? Contractual Quandaries for All Associations
It is summer and contracts are in the air. Some associations may be considering a new management company while others may be considering embarking on a construction/restoration project. Others may be considering alternative landscapers while a select few may be …
My Safe Florida Condominium Grant Program
The 2025 My Safe Florida Condominium Grant Program, House Bill 393, was signed by the Governor on June 23, 2025, and became effective upon his signature. The new law changes the eligibility requirements for the My Safe Florida Condominium Grant …
¿Eres Un Miembro Nuevo (Elegido O Designado) de la Junta Directiva?
Esté al tanto que sus poderes, obligaciones y deberes están delineados en el Capítulo 718, de los Estatutos de la Florida. No obstante, antes de embarcar en los múltiples asuntos que la junta enfrenta diariamente, un director debe cumplir con …
Different Types of Florida Community Associations Explained
Q: What is the difference between a condominium association, a homeowners’ association, and a cooperative association? (G.W., via e-mail)
A: Good question. You often see references to “the HOA” in social media and elsewhere. These references …
When ICE Shows Up: What Every Private Community Should Know with Immigration Icon Ira Kurzban
The ongoing activities throughout the U.S. by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been dominating the news cycle recently and concerns and questions are growing about what to do if you or someone you love has an interaction with ICE …
Tenant Rights Do Not Include Meeting Attendance
Q: We have a renter in our HOA who is claiming that he and any other guest, relative, or tenant who wants to come to our board meetings can do so. He states this is because the statute does not …
Storm-Ready in Seconds: How Shark Tank’s StormBag Is Changing Hurricane and Severe Weather Prep
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is already underway—and it’s expected to be an active one, with forecasts calling for 17 to 25 named storms, up to 13 hurricanes, and as many as 7 major hurricanes. For Florida’s community associations, that …