As a board member, there may come a time when the Association has to decide whether to sue a contractor, a vendor, or even an owner. Before weighing the strengths of the claim, …

Florida House Bill 797 (2026) introduces several governance reforms designed to increase accountability within nonprofit corporations, including community associations. Among the most noteworthy changes are the creation of new officer standards of conduct, …

The 2026 legislative session did not result in an abundance of legislation amending the statutes governing condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ associations. One exception is an amendment to Section 720.3035, Florida Statutes, involving architectural …

Florida condominiums are often created with provisions granting a right of first refusal (ROFR) and/or a right to approve a future purchaser or occupant within the declaration of condominium. Section 718.104(5), Florida Statutes, …

Florida House Bill 797 (2026) significantly revises Section 617.0832 of the Florida Statutes, creating a modernized framework for addressing director conflict-of-interest transactions. For condominium and homeowners’ associations, these changes are particularly important because …

A condominium association may prohibit cigarette smoking in the common elements/common areas by adopting a Rule. An association may also prevent cigarette smoking on a balcony or patio, which are usually limited common …

The Office of the Condominium Ombudsman is an office of the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes (“Division”) of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”). The Ombudsman is a …

Among the multitude of challenges that community association boards and managers face daily, nuisance complaints often present particularly thorny issues. Not every unpleasant situation rises to the level requiring the Association’s intervention and …

Subrogation is a legal concept that frequently arises in community association operations, particularly in the context of property damage claims. While the term may sound technical, the underlying principle is straightforward and important …

Electronic voting for condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners’ associations was introduced in Florida in 2015. However, now, more than ten years later, some associations still question whether electronic voting is a viable option for …