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Florida Lawmaker seeks to bring more transparency and accountability to HOAs

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:55:23 +0000

A South Florida lawmaker is proposing a new plan to increase transparency and oversight for homeowners’ associations (HOAs), with the goal of enforcing new laws more effectively and reducing fraud. Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) is concerned that many HOAs have either failed to comply with recently passed rules or have been involved in fraud cases. He believes that stricter accountability is necessary for all of them. Read the article…………………………….

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Gov. DeSantis addresses condo law concerns (FL)

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:34:11 +0000

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he does not want to see residents forced out of their condominiums because of a Florida state law passed after the deadly 2021 Surfside condo collapse. The law requires structural integrity assessments, known as “milestone inspections,” for condominium or cooperative buildings that are 25 to 30 years old or older, with three or more floors. Read the article…………………………….

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South Florida condo owners keep close eye on bills in new legislative session

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:07:47 +0000

House Bill 913 sponsored by Rep. Vicki Lopez seeks to protect condo owners and clarify association accountability. The bill would block Citizens Property Insurance from insuring condos if the association hasn’t complied with inspection requirements Read the article…………………………….

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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Condominium Association Over Unsafe Premises (FL)

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:44:47 +0000

Kathleen Bailey has taken legal action against a condominium association after suffering significant injuries due to an alleged unsafe condition on their property. The complaint was filed by Bailey in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on February 21, 2025, naming Vantage Point Condominium Owners’ Association, Inc. as the defendant. Read the article…………………………….

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Florida lawmakers say they have a plan to fix the ongoing condo crisis

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:42:57 +0000

Florida lawmakers are looking for ways to ease the financial burden many condo owners are facing after the legislative body passed laws requiring condo associations to make routine inspections and keep reserve funds for repairs. Read the article…………………………….

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Rep. Porras Announces Filing of Bill Strengthening HOA Regulations (FL)

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:25:56 +0000

Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) announced the filing of HB 983, a legislation designed to reform Florida’s Homeowners Association (HOA) by enhancing enforcement, improving transparency, and empowering residents with stronger rights. “As Florida continues to grow, it is critical that our HOA system is fair, transparent, and accessible to all residents,” Porra said in a press release. “HB 983 introduces key reforms that address persistent challenges in HOA governance, ensuring that homeowners are protected from unfair practices and have a greater say in the communities they call home.” Read the article…………………………….

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Florida’s Condo Crisis: Lawmakers to consider potential reforms during regular session

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:05:48 +0000

During his State of the State Address Tuesday at the start of the regular session in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he does not want to see anybody forced out of their condominium because of a state law. “I have every bit of confidence that the legislature is gonna fully address the needs of our Florida condo owners,” Gov. DeSantis said. Read the article…………………………….

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Can Florida residents expect a break on property insurance, condo fees from Legislature?

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:45:17 +0000

FLORIDA TODAY’s John Torres discusses the 2025 legislative session with reporters James Call and John Kennedy in this excerpt fro the Florida Pulse. Video news report……………………..

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