Florida HOA boards are dealing with a different reality now Florida HOA boards have spent the last few years navigating rising insurance costs, stronger storms, and new state requirements around hurricane protection. What used to be treated as a seasonal checklist now feels more like operational planning. Most boards are not struggling because hurricane preparation […]
Since Surfside, Florida condo boards have absorbed a lot at once. Milestone inspections, SIRS reports, updated appraisals, structural engineering work, and a tightening insurance market are now part of the standard workload. Hurricane season tests every piece of it. The boards in Pinellas and Pasco that handle storm season best aren’t reacting in June. By […]
Serving on a Florida Condominium Association board under Chapter 718 requires a firm understanding of community governance, and the recent updates have strictly defined the educational compliance standards for all directors, with no exceptions. In the past, signing a written acknowledgement affirming that a director had read the governing documents and would uphold them was […]
Serving on a Florida Homeowners’ Association board under Chapter 720 requires a firm understanding of community governance, and the 2025 updates have strictly defined the educational compliance standards for all directors, with no exceptions. In the past, a written acknowledgement affirming that a director had read the governing documents and would uphold them was enough […]
As a director on the board of a Florida condominium or homeowners’ association, you are undoubtedly aware that the annual insurance renewal process presents a formidable challenge. Pursuant to your association’s governing documents and Florida Statutes (specifically Chapters 718 and 720), the board of directors bears a strict fiduciary duty to procure and maintain adequate […]
The Essentials of Serving on a Florida HOA or Condominium Board Serving on a homeowners’ association (HOA) or Condominium board in Florida is both a privilege and a responsibility. Board members are elected volunteers who must balance community needs, legal obligations, financial stewardship, and resident expectations. Understanding the role clearly is essential for effective leadership […]
The best homeowners association boards are those with engaged, active members. If you’re thinking about joining a board – we encourage you to consider it! It’s a great experience, you can learn a lot and also be able to help chart the course for your small community. However, if you’re on the fence or aren’t […]
Five Best Practices for Better Community Management If you’re a board member or an association manager for a Florida condo or co-op community, you know the types of challenges you face on a daily basis. You work to maintain the common areas of the community to keep property values as high as possible, oversee the […]
Like the rest of the tech world, social media has come a long way. Years ago, My Space was the only game in town. Today, the social platforms count comes in at over a hundred. There are shoppable sites like Pinterest Product Pins and Shopify; social media live streams like Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok; business […]
Top 5 Best Practices for Your HOA Budget While Homeowners Associations (HOAs) support residents in myriad ways, they also impose rules to help maintain a clean and cohesive atmosphere. A board (typically comprised of member residents) is a multi-functional resource. Tasked with acting in the best interests of all, boards are intended to oversee grounds […]