Category Archives: HOA Condo Association
Clarifying Changes To Laws On HOA Parking
Prior to mid-2024, most Florida homeowners’ associations (HOAs) barred pickup trucks and ‘commercial vehicles’ (standard size vehicles with commercial advertising on them) from being parked in driveways or in other places where they are clearly visible, citing primarily aesthetic objections. In 2024, however, the relevant law was adapted, essentially precluding HOAs from restricting parking… Read More »
Explaining Fiduciary Duty For Condominium Associations
While many may treat being part of a condo board as no big deal, it carries a heavy weight when it comes to doing right by the association’s members. Every board member owes what is known as a fiduciary duty to the association and the owners in it – and, if it is breached,… Read More »
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Laws & HOAs
In 2009, the Florida legislature passed a law permitting homeowners and community associations to create lawns using “Florida-friendly landscaping” – that is, lawns which require minimal upkeep and do not overtax the environment. However, many HOAs also have restrictive covenants enforcing a similar aesthetic on each parcel. If you are a Florida homeowner, it… Read More »
Florida Fireworks Law Can Affect Your Holiday Celebrations
Because of Florida’s sunny weather in months where northern climates are snowed in, fireworks are a more common part of holiday celebrations than they might be in other locales. The December holidays are no exception – particularly New Year’s Eve, when every municipality has their own fireworks show. That said, if you live in… Read More »
What Is A Condo Association’s Duty To Federal Authorities?
A condominium board has certain duties toward the unit owners that make up the association, but they also have duties and responsibilities to outside forces. Federal authorities are empowered by U.S. law, and often by the actions of the executive branch of the government, and in general, when there is potential for a confrontation… Read More »
Noise Complaints In Florida Condominiums
For many years, Florida courts have consistently recognized that in order to live in a condominium association, each owner must give up “a certain degree of freedom of choice” that they might have if they lived in a free-standing home. This is particularly evident when dealing with noise complaints – concerns like soundproofing can… Read More »
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 »