HOMEOWNERS BEGGING FOR LAWS HOMEOWNERS BEGGING FOR LAWS Special Report Courtesy of  CHANNEL 8 -- ON YOURMar, Inc., Fort Lauderdale): "All of these new laws we are talking about are great. But if we don

H 1237 -- CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR VIOLATING CONDO LAWS! H 1237 -- CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR VIOLATING CONDO LAWS

Contrary flag laws spur debate FLYING "OLD GLORY" ? Contrary flag laws spur debate   Article Courtesy of The Sun

THESE LAWS?   WHY DOES THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE PASS LAWS IF THE DIVISION OF CONDOMINIUMS IGNORESWHY DOES THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE PASS LAWS IF THE DIVISION OF CONDOMINIUMS IGNORES

Laws could change for homeowners associations   Laws could change for homeowners associations  Article Courtesy of

Florida’s New Condo Laws Recognize Price of Living on the Beach

Florida Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026 Florida Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026 New Florida Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents, Businesses, and2026, a series of new state laws will take effect on January 1 that are expected to

Legislators to weigh tougher laws to govern condo associations FLORIDA HOUSE OFthe committee will see problems and determine what laws

Homeowners association laws may be up for revamp   Homeowners association laws

Is that legal flag behavior? Some Florida laws may surprise you Is that legal flag behavior? Some Florida

Editorial: Laws that get homeowners booted over fees need changing Editorial: Laws

Judge: David Rivera broke ethics laws with ‘corrupt intent,’ gave ‘non-credible’ testimony Judge: David Rivera

CCFJ COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BLOG HOW BILLS BECOME LAWS! An Opinion By Jan Bergemann Published March 3, 2026 With

Legislature is making changes to various community association laws, but how good are all these laws if there is no enforcement. The Division ofCCFJ COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BLOG STILL SERIOUS ISSUES WITH HOA LAWS! An Opinion By Jan Bergemann Published September 30, 2025   For

On The Commons - Radio Talk Show   ON THE COMMONS: Guest  Barbara Stage, Esq. -- Orlando   Here you can listen and/or download the talk show "On The Commons" with Barbara Stage, Esq. -- Orlando.   Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, "On The Commons" is a

for the immense cost of enforcing these laws? Enforcement of laws regulating community associations is totally inept. Remember, last year millionsCCFJ COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BLOG CREATING LAWS WITH NO ENFORCEMENT IS A WASTE OF

obligation of our elected officials to create laws – laws that are easily enforceable – to protect theon working on enacting these changes. No more watered down laws, no more lack of enforcement of existingshows the necessity of creating these laws

The state’s milestone condominium inspection and reporting laws were first enacted in 2024 and then

require HOA bylaws to automatically update when state laws change. Why it matters Florida has seen several high-profile

and recommend appropriate changes 16    to the laws of this state affecting land sales, exemptions, 17

for rewriting Florida's condo and homeowner association laws drew nearly 400 people Saturday.    "The biggest problem

the lack of enforcement of our laws that causes serious financial damage to our associations

associations.    The general comment: The best laws are useless without enforcement -- and there is no

attempted to read these rules and laws she wouldn’t have come up – again – with a

deal with serious improvement in Florida's foreclosure laws for homeowners' and condo owners' associations

the DBPR coffers. Nothing voluntary, no choice involved! Florida 's laws force these people to pay for so

condo, homeowner and community associations New condo, association laws now effective Crist praised for veto of

The state’s milestone condominium inspection and reporting laws were first enacted in 2024 and then

noted in the CONSENT ORDER .   Let’s face: Laws and regulations should be obeyed by and

require HOA bylaws to automatically update when state laws change. Why it matters Florida has seen several high-profile

Most of the violations of existing laws are allowed to continue because of the

and association management that are not adequately addressed by state laws, regulations, or the governing documents of an

And there is no enforcement of these laws – as long as you as the property owner

as a reward for violating Florida laws, committing even a criminal offense according to

of citizens are not bank robbers, but we still have laws against robbing banks. And these laws are being enforced.   Yet homeowners who complain about violations oflegal fees that can occur, using the current laws in place. Whether or not binding arbitration  can

paid attorneys willing to follow the laws and not finding ambiguous interpretations between the

certificates for associations in Florida Will new laws protect condo owners from apartment conversions and rogue

passed a comprehensive reform of Florida condo laws in May, following the investigative series

association industry started lobbying state legislatures to enact laws to "protect associations" .  Those laws did little more than stir the pot andmore problems reared their ugly heads and more laws found their way into the hallowed halls of

association How Do Florida’s New Homeowners & Condo Association Laws Affect You? A primer on Florida's changing

aimed to make numerous changes to state laws governing HOAs that would have increased transparency, strengthened oversight and

ATTORNEYS AND JUDGES HAVE PROBLEMS READING THE LAWS? HOW IMPORTANT IS FACT-CHECKING? OWNERS BEWARE! SUING YOUR HOA

is doing a tough job -- seeing that condo laws are enforced and owners protected from potentially abusive

well busy filing liens and thereby violating Florida laws.  Public records list Rebecca Furlow as Director of Leland

reputation of inventive interpretations of the laws governing community associations. [See:  SOME CALL IT ENFORCING DEED RESTRICTIONS

guys. But the temptation to violate laws is big if you know that the government

gone to Tallahassee to get state laws changed, and last year we had the

of Homeowner's Associations; easier enforcement of existing laws. Increasing the powers of the Department

the “toothless” way in which Florida’s HOA laws are now written, according to the state

stack of letters from residents who say current laws offer them little protection. “We’re here to have

and refresh his/her memory before violating the laws.   Oh, by the way, the homeowner

Poliakoff Bush signs bills curbing condo boards Bush signs condo laws GOV. BUSH SIGNS REP. ROBAINA’S CONDO BILL Bush backs

HOA? Miami-Dade advocates want legislators to pass laws going after corrupt associations Is America’s worst homeowners’ association

she has not the faintest idea about condo laws – or even recall procedures. Looking at her responses – and

the community members, should finally really learn the laws and rules governing the community association

Another year has gone by, lots of new laws have been enacted, but not much has changed. Condo owners

allowed by FS 720.305(2), but it seems that laws in this country are only good if they

have a rule that if you miss use laws and bills or authority then you lose it

enforcement because the state doesn't have any laws to get investigators out to properly

aid to South Florida condos Unwise pro-growth laws make Florida Hometown Democracy more likely to pass

state moves to regulate your neighborhood New HOA laws deserve support NEW ELECTION CHALLENGE AND RECALL NONSENSE

WHOSE INTEREST? New rules chip away at homeowners' rights New laws a mixed bag for condo, homeowner

for HOA disputes Ana Maria Rodriguez proposes Surfside-inspired condo laws, paid parental leave in 2022 Session Reserve funds

all condominiums over 10 units abide by chapter 718 election laws. FS 718.112(2)(f) 4 Proxy Reserve Funds Proxy

local, state and national levels for laws permitting flag-flying regardless of homeowners association rules

with three unanswered questions: Don’t we already have enough laws regulating community association laws that are only enforceable – like the record inspectionembezzlement to fraud, false interpretations of laws to failure to follow record inspection

association managers. We see changes to the laws regulating CAMs [ FS 468.431 - 438 -- Part VIII ], but the

aimed to make numerous changes to state laws governing HOAs that would have increased transparency, strengthened oversight and

in Florida need their elected officials to enact laws on community association governance  for  uniform, fair and

in Florida need their elected officials to enact laws on community association governance  for  uniform, fair and

ENROLLED The following provisions on community associations existing laws, will become law, on July 1, 2021 (if not otherwise

every day in this state." Torrens blames state laws that relieve associations of responsibility for notifying

not get a special flag statute. All these laws addressing display of the American flag do

records. Despite the fact that the laws are very clear, a myriad of lawsuits

to Better Business. "   Everybody knows that the best laws don't work without enforcement and the DBPR

certain time frame. See Ch. 92-49, § 617.303(4), Laws of Fla.; Ch. 93-281, § 617.1605, Laws

of Restrictions (the“Decs”) and By-Laws, recorded on July 2, 1985 in O.R. Book

s three-member Board of Directors adopted by-laws. These by-laws set forth the Association's powers andallowed for non-profit corporations under the laws of the State of North

and explain in detail the laws contained in Florida Statute 718 that these directors

recommendations for amendments to the laws governing associations. Such laws are primarily found in Chapters 718, 719, and

job to punish CAMs who violate the laws regulating community associations. There is no wiggling room for

the long run. Even if the new laws allow financing of necessary payments, some folks seem

state and federal arenas. As a result, laws were changed to allow Old Glory to

and Home Depot electrical salesman. "You can't make laws that violate people's constitutional rights, and that

Carroll faces two counts of violating state ethics laws for failing to disclose income from

for tree owners. Many other states already have such laws in the books! We all know that

in the Surfside collapse,   it is unlikely that more laws will change the result.   Meanwhile it is certainly

a new year and that means new laws are now in effect. A bill

adult supervision in residential America. But, unlike other laws enacted by our legislators, the homeowners will be

recommendations for amendments to the laws governing associations. Such laws are primarily found in Chapters 718, 719, and

of fraud. Using the association’s by-laws, rules and regulations and State Statutes

Published October 12, 2010 B ecause there are so many laws, regulations and misconceptions regarding condo and homeowners

of boards, has been successful lobbying for new laws. The Feb. 1 program, from 6:30 to

members have been working with legislators to get laws passed that would accomplish just that. ( H 995 )  We'll

it," Lauer said. There are state and federal laws to protect homeowners against ill-meaning acts, like

legislation and its pitfalls.   Remember, the new laws will be effective July 1 st !   Jan Bergemann was a

said they were shocked to learn that condominium laws and regulations do not include clear definitions of

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this month found as much: “Because the condo laws and regulations lack ‘teeth,’ board directors, management companies

funded special interest groups are able to buy laws favoring them.  After all, most of the politicians