As of July 1, 2021, homeowner associations (HOA) desiring to amend their governing documents to regulate leasing will have a more difficult time. Section 720.306(h), Florida Statutes, was revised to more closely mirror statutory provisions contr...

A newly released Declaratory Statement issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshare, and Mobile Homes ("DBPR") clarified an issue pertaining to board of director email corresponde...

Speeding is a major issue in many community associations. In addition to being a nuisance, it is clearly a hazard to people, pets, and property. Speeding is a particular problem in homeowner associations. Unfortunately, there is no “one size fit...

Managers and Board members are familiar with the statutory right of members and their agents to inspect the association's official records. Both Chapters 718 and 720, Florida Statutes, permit members to inspect the association's official records...

On June 16, 2021, Governor DeSantis signed SB 56 into law. The statutory changes become effective July 1, 2021 and impact delinquent assessment collection practices for both condominium and homeowners associations. Most significantly, the new la...