HOMEOWNERS BEGGING FOR LAWS HOMEOWNERS BEGGING FOR LAWS Special Report Courtesy of  CHANNEL 8 -- ON

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

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

Florida Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026 Florida Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026 New Florida Laws Taking Effect January 1

Legislators to weigh tougher laws to govern condo associations FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SELECT COMMITTEE

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THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE PASS LAWS IF THE DIVISION OF CONDOMINIUMS IGNORES THESE LAWS? An Opinion By Jan

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

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

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

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

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

CCFJ 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

CCFJ COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BLOG CREATING LAWS WITH NO ENFORCEMENT IS A WASTE OF TIME AND RESOURCES

it is the obligation of our elected officials to create laws – laws that are easily

about the need for rewriting Florida's condo and homeowner association laws drew nearly 400 people

owners living in homeowners' associations.    The general comment: The best laws are useless without enforcement

the Florida budget shortfall -- that will deal with serious improvement in Florida's foreclosure laws for homeowners

and shall review and recommend appropriate changes 16    to the laws of this

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

homeowners and condo-owners.  Most of the violations of existing laws are allowed to

every 10 years thereafter.” The state’s milestone condominium inspection and reporting laws were first enacted in

dissolve their HOAs, and require HOA bylaws to automatically update when state laws change. Why it matters

conflicts arise between residents and association management that are not adequately addressed by state laws, regulations, or the

arbitration rulings.   If she would have attempted to read these rules and laws she wouldn’t have

without enforcement is absolutely useless. And there is no enforcement of these laws – as long as you

penalized for breaking these laws! This allowed Brondo to violate even more laws, but now under the

And these laws are being enforced.   Yet homeowners who complain about violations of laws are told to

after the Florida legislature passed a comprehensive reform of Florida condo laws in May

to fix things, the association industry started lobbying state legislatures to enact laws to "protect

based on financial irregularities as noted in the CONSENT ORDER .   Let’s face: Laws and regulations

The measure (HB 657) aimed to make numerous changes to state laws governing HOAs that would

revealed that Rebecca Furlow was as well busy filing liens and thereby violating Florida laws.  Public records list Rebecca

DANNY NIX (HB 465) DO ATTORNEYS AND JUDGES HAVE PROBLEMS READING THE LAWS? HOW IMPORTANT IS FACT

have anyway a reputation of inventive interpretations of the laws governing community associations. [See

And she quickly showed that she has not the faintest idea about condo laws – or even recall procedures

welfare of all the community members, should finally really learn the laws and rules

Jan Bergemann Published December 30, 2025 Another year has gone by, lots of new laws have been enacted, but

changes to estoppel certificates for associations in Florida Will new laws protect condo owners from

clearly overstep the amounts allowed by FS 720.305(2), but it seems that laws in this

Even in law-enforcement we have a rule that if you miss use laws and bills

about Reform: Julio Robaina vs. Gary Poliakoff Bush signs bills curbing condo boards Bush signs condo laws GOV. BUSH SIGNS REP

s next for Hammocks HOA? Miami-Dade advocates want legislators to pass laws going after corrupt associations

arbitration section needs new blood, better paid attorneys willing to follow the laws and not

homeowners associations," said Andres. "We've gone to Tallahassee to get state laws changed, and last

Entering your Home. Regulation of Homeowner's Associations; easier enforcement of existing laws. Increasing the powers

part because of the “toothless” way in which Florida’s HOA laws are now written, according

delivered lawmakers a thick stack of letters from residents who say current laws offer them little protection

octubre New rules for condo, homeowner and community associations New condo, association laws now effective Crist praised

to find these rules and refresh his/her memory before violating the laws.   Oh, by the

violations, he said. "It's happening every day in this state." Torrens blames state laws that relieve associations of

enforces regulations for homeowner association How Do Florida’s New Homeowners & Condo Association Laws Affect You? A

living in Florida cooperatives do not get a special flag statute. All these laws addressing display of

ANALYSIS SUMMARY OF BILLS ENROLLED The following provisions on community associations existing laws, will become law, on

governed under mandatory associations in Florida need their elected officials to enact laws on community association governance

governed under mandatory associations in Florida need their elected officials to enact laws on community association governance

CAMs (Community Association Management Companies). From embezzlement to fraud, false interpretations of laws to failure

of Florida is still licensing community association managers. We see changes to the laws regulating CAMs [ FS 468

the inspection of association records. Despite the fact that the laws are very clear, a

the law are not necessarily bad guys. But the temptation to violate laws is big if you

On the Road to Better Business. "   Everybody knows that the best laws don't work without

of Incorporation (“Articles”), Declaration of Restrictions (the“Decs”) and By-Laws, recorded on July 2

Dade grand jury report issued earlier this month found as much: “Because the condo laws and regulations

a well known fact that well funded special interest groups are able to buy laws favoring them.  After all

with HOA and Condo issues I have seen many incompetent Division arbitrators ignoring existing laws and/or

maintain a balance between safety and affordability.  Tweaking the new laws by allowing Boards to

in the private sector.  Shu catches up with Julio. They talk about the laws he put in

prepared to offer specific recommendations for amendments to the laws governing associations. Such laws

prepared to offer specific recommendations for amendments to the laws governing associations. Such laws

We all failed to push the issue, neglecting to create laws that would have forced

ATTORNEYS -- THE WAR IS ON! SUNSHINE STATUTES -- Website sheds more light on Florida’s laws CAI, CALL, CAN – ALL

process and mandates that all condominiums over 10 units abide by chapter 718 election laws. FS 718.112(2

LOBBYING -- WHO LOBBIES FOR WHOSE INTEREST? New rules chip away at homeowners' rights New laws a mixed

able to demystify and explain in detail the laws contained in Florida

prepared to offer specific recommendations for amendments to the laws governing associations. Such laws

the statutes – as well their job to punish CAMs who violate the laws regulating community associations. There

a year. There's no enforcement because the state doesn't have any laws to get

all very helpful in the long run. Even if the new laws allow financing of

over into the state and federal arenas. As a result, laws were changed to

a former U.S. Marine and Home Depot electrical salesman. "You can't make laws that violate people's

17, 2015       Former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll faces two counts of violating state ethics laws for failing

regulated like condos? The state moves to regulate your neighborhood New HOA laws deserve support NEW ELECTION

create the necessary liability for tree owners. Many other states already have such laws in the

be the case in the Surfside collapse,   it is unlikely that more laws will change the

PALM BEACH COUNTY — It's a new year and that means new laws are now in

create ombudsman, appeals process for HOA disputes Ana Maria Rodriguez proposes Surfside-inspired condo laws, paid parental leave in

dire need for some adult supervision in residential America. But, unlike other laws enacted by our legislators

prepared to offer specific recommendations for amendments to the laws governing associations. Such laws

to avoid being victims of fraud. Using the association’s by-laws, rules and regulations

Publishing Group By SEAN D'OLIVEIRA Published October 12, 2010 B ecause there are so many laws, regulations and misconceptions

in the power of boards, has been successful lobbying for new laws. The Feb

Jan, and his fellow CCFJ members have been working with legislators to get laws passed that would accomplish

and be proud of it," Lauer said. There are state and federal laws to protect

condominium and HOA legislation and its pitfalls.   Remember, the new laws will be effective July

Robaina Push continues for aid to South Florida condos Unwise pro-growth laws make Florida Hometown Democracy

at www.ccfj.net . Thirty years ago, Bergemann said, condominium and deed-restricted association laws were written to

for the measure (HB 657), which would make numerous changes to Florida laws governing community associations, including

minutes on agenda items as allowed by statutes. Police officers, unaware of these association laws, often remove members because

statute does not seek to reduce the force of other laws to protect