The HOA Architectural Control Statute Has Again Been Amended
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 control covenants and homeowners’ associatio
Condominium Association Preemptive Rights Explained: What is a Right of First Refusal and Is It the Same as a Right of Approval?
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, provides that the declaration of condominium, as originally recorded o
New Conflict-of-Interest Rules Under HB 797 Raise the Stakes for Association Directors
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 Sections 718.3027 an
Does a Condominium Audit Require Owner Approval
Q: My condominium association has a budget of less than $300,000.00 per year. At a recent board meeting it was stated that the association plans to have an audit of the association’s finances. I understand that the Florida Statute would not require our association to have audit and there was no owne
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