From The Blog

What Florida boards are working through right now 

November 2026 Board Governance Review cover: two neighbors face off over a fence while their dogs gr
30 October 2026
Practical guidance for Florida boards navigating disagreement, difficult conversations, and community conflict, with Chapter 718 and 720 meeting rules.
Business meeting around a conference table, with a presenter speaking at the front and a chart on sc
29 October 2026
The August 2026 Board Governance Review covers Florida condo and HOA membership meetings: notice, quorum, voting, video conference rules and common pitfalls.
Board Governance Review Legislative Supplement, September 2026 cover: DBPR Administrative Updates ov
29 October 2026
The September 2026 Legislative Supplement covers Florida's final DBPR education rules for condo (61B-19.001) and HOA (61B-19.004) board directors.
October 2026 Board Governance Review cover: a poster-style owner pointing out while holding agenda,
28 October 2026
The October 2026 Board Governance Review covers Florida condo and HOA elections, board service, owner election checklists, and first steps for new directors.
Man in a blue shirt and name badge talking with colleagues outdoors
28 October 2026
The September 2026 Board Governance Review: Florida bid thresholds, contract authority, vendor selection and payment safeguards for HOA and condo boards.
Homeowner signing a proxy form with a pen before a Florida HOA annual meeting and board election
by Association Management Team • 13 October 2026
Florida HOA owners can usually vote by proxy, but a proxy that counts toward quorum may not cast every vote. What a valid proxy needs and when it expires.
Two-story suburban home with stone accents and a two-car garage
8 October 2026
Florida's new Rule 61B-19.004 sets the HOA education year, the 90-day certification window and suspension for missed deadlines. What boards should track.
Aerial view of high-rise condominium towers surrounded by trees
8 October 2026
Florida's revised Rule 61B-19.001 puts the condo board secretary in charge of director education records. Here is how to set up tracking that holds up.
Palm tree against a clear blue sky, viewed from below
by Association Management Team • 2 October 2026
Florida HOA elections follow Chapter 720 and the association's own governing documents, not the condo statute. What boards and candidates should read first.
Businessman reviewing contract paperwork at a meeting
by Association Management Team • 1 October 2026
Is your budget based on a contract, recent experience or a placeholder? How boards can identify uncertainty and document the assumptions behind major expenses.