Review of the Outcome of the 2026 Legislative Session
The 2026 Legislative Session for Florida concluded earlier this year and did not result in significant changes to the community association statutes, Chapter 718, the Florida Condominium Act, Chapter 719, the Florida Cooperative Act, and Chapter 720, the Homeowners’ Association Act. A number of bill
Board Meeting Frequency and Handling Excess Special Assessment Funds
Q: At a recent board of directors meeting the board of my homeowners’ association stated that the next board meeting would not be until later this fall. I was under the impression that the board had to meet at least monthly. What is the rule for frequency of board meetings? (T.Y., via e-mail) The po
Board Member Qualifications and Assessment Delinquencies
Q: A husband and wife currently serve on the board of directors of my condominium association. I did not think this was permitted. Are they both allowed to serve on the board? The post Board Member Qualifications and Assessment Delinquencies first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog.
How to Run HOA Meetings That Build Trust, Not Tension
The fastest way to damage trust and delay or derail association operations is to conduct meetings that feel chaotic, secretive, or unsafe. In this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger is joined by producer Claude Jennings as she walks listeners through the practical mechanics

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