This new bill will impact over 1.5 million condo units in Florida. Most of the provisions of the law will take effect at the end of 2024.

E-voting has been legal for associations in Florida for a long time. However some developments may be reluctant to try it due to the rules.

The goal of this new legislation is to balance the needs and values of residential communities with those of individual owners.

Owners won’t be happy about receiving fines, but if they are issued fairly and systematically, they won’t be surprised, either.

Association rules should enhance or improve the community’s safety, value or well-being. They shouldn’t encroach on residents’ personal lives.

Arizona HOAs are encouraged to embrace the opportunity to give owners the option to switch from natural to synthetic grass.

The purpose of a pet policy is to balance the wants and needs of pet families with the wants and needs of non-pet residents.

A policy clearly outlines why and how security cameras are used for your HOA. The more detailed the policy is, the better.

Associations are obligated to help members resolve issues. However, they can’t mediate every time two neighbors get into an argument.

From time to time, rules will need to be amended to reflect the current needs or situation of the condo or HOA.

This latest set of changes should help promote digital communications, make it easier for California HOAs to fill vacant board positions.

To ensure a fair voting process during an HOA election, it’s important for association members to be aware of their rights and obligations.

A condo or HOA may have stringent requirements regarding short-term rentals. All owners are obligated to follow these rules.

CC&Rs help to ensure all members of a planned community know what they can and cannot do with their property.

Architectural guidelines, design rules or architectural standards establish an HOA’s policies and procedures for changes to an owner’s property.