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Florida HOA Law.
Plain English.

Free guidance for Florida condo and HOA residents and board members. Know your rights. Know the law. No legal jargon.

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I'm a Resident

You think your HOA is wrong, you received a fine, a neighbor is causing problems, or you just want to understand your rights under Florida law.

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I'm a Board Member

You want to make sure your community is operating within Florida law, handle a violation correctly, or understand what you can and cannot do.

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Noise & Flooring Disputes

Noise complaints, flooring approvals, neighbor disputes, fines and enforcement.

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Parking Disputes

Guest abuse, oversized vehicles, towing rights, EV charging, snowbird situations.

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Reserves & Assessments

Special assessments, post-Surfside reserve laws, what to do if you can't afford it.

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Rental Restrictions & Airbnb

Short-term rental bans, minimum lease periods, grandfather rights, enforcement.

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Board Conduct & Elections

Election disputes, recall efforts, quorum problems, open meeting requirements.

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Unauthorized Alterations

Windows, doors, cameras, satellite dishes, plumbing, plants โ€” approval requirements.

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Criminal Activity & Nuisance

Suspected drug activity, threatening guests, what boards can and cannot do.

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Harassment & Misconduct

Belligerent residents, inappropriate unit access, board member misconduct.

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Emotional Support Animals

ESA rights, online certificate validity, service animals vs ESAs, fair housing law.

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Warrantable vs Non-Warrantable

Why buyers with great credit get denied โ€” and what it means for your property value.

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Common vs Limited Common Elements

Who pays to fix the leaky balcony? The most fought-over question in Florida condo law.

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Deeded vs Assigned Parking

Do you really own your parking space? The answer surprises most Florida condo owners.

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Smoking & Vaping Bans

Balcony smoke drift, unit smoking bans, vaping rules, what Florida HOAs can enforce.

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Service Calls & Maintenance

Who is responsible for repairs? How to submit requests. What to do when the HOA ignores you.

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Read the Florida Statutes Directly

All content on this site links to official Florida Legislature statutes โ€” free and publicly available.

This site provides general legal information about Florida HOA and condominium law โ€” not legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult a Florida-licensed HOA attorney. Florida law changes frequently โ€” always verify current statutes at leg.state.fl.us.

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