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Regulatory compliance in condo/HOA management: Navigating evolving laws

Condo Control

A good example is the set of laws passed by the state of Florida following the Surfside condominium collapse. State/provincial laws and Acts come next, followed by governing documents. Some states and provinces like Florida, California, Michigan, Ontario and Alberta have extensive laws for governed communities to follow.

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Florida Short-Term Rental Laws 2025: What Property Managers Need to Know

Avantio

Local governments, especially in coastal areas like Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale , are pushing back. 509.032(7)(b)) prevents local governments from prohibiting or regulating the duration/frequency of short-term rentals, unless the ordinance was in place before June 1, 2011. So What’s the Problem? Preemption Clause (F.S.

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What Does Balcony Inspection SB326 Mean for HOAs and Community Boards?

American Apartment Owners Association

Passed into law in 2019, this legislation directly addresses the structural integrity of elevated exterior elements—most commonly balconies, decks, walkways, and stairways—used by multiple families in condominium buildings. SB326 applies specifically to: Condominium projects governed by a homeowners association.

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Florida HOA Laws 2024: Updates And Changes

HOA Managememt

These bills affect both homeowners associations and condominium associations. Education for Directors and Officers New directors must submit a written certification within 90 days of election or appointment. They must also complete a state-approved condominium education course. This certification is valid for four years.

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How a condo/HOA attorney might navigate new Florida laws

Condo Control

Amendments were made in 2024, so now small condominiums with 25 or more units must also have a website. They must also certify, in writing, that they have read the associations governing documents, will work to uphold the documents to the best of their ability, and faithfully discharge their duties.

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What happens when there is a change of directors in your condo community?

Condo Control

Youve been elected to serve on the condominium board of directors. Well, you are now responsible for overseeing the corporations affairs, ensuring compliance with provincial laws and the governing documents, and upholding the best interests of unit owners as a whole. Congratulations! So now what?

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HOA Insurance — What You Don’t Know, Can Hurt You!

Mem Property Management

HOA Master Insurance Policy coverage should be viewed the same way go to the expert that specializes in the issues that arise in homeowner associations, particularly condominiums and townhomes. If the broker does not ask for the associations governing documents, they are the wrong person to write the Master policy.