Legislative Articles

Noteworthy Changes Under New “Homeowners’ Association Bill of Rights” Law (FL)

Florida’s new “Homeowners’ Association Bill of Rights” (HB 919) law presents important changes for HOA communities and their boards of…

9 months ago

Florida’s Homeowners’ Association Act: Recent Changes Effective October 1, 2023

In Florida, homeowners’ associations (“HOA”) are governed by Florida Statute Chapter 720. That chapter is known as the “Homeowner’s Association…

9 months ago

New law helps protect homeowners’ private information (NV)

In addition to imposing cybersecurity insurance and data protection requirements for homeowners associations’ online assessment payment processors, SB378, which was…

9 months ago

SB 154 New Reserve Requirements and Exceptions For Condominium Associations (FL)

The new law, SB 154, passed in 2023, the following language was enacted, “In a budget adopted by an association…

9 months ago

Ask Amy: New HOA laws in Texas

Neighborhood homeowner’s associations are meant to keep a community looking good and running right. But people often complain they overstep…

9 months ago

New Illinois Law Sparks a Change to Condo Owners and Tenants: Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging on Community Associations

Illinois Governor Pritzker signed the Electric Vehicle Charging Act into law on June 9th, 2023. The legislation is applicable to…

9 months ago

What to Know About the New Corporate Transparency Act (IL)

As we enter the autumn season and approach 2024, condominium associations across the United States are readying themselves for significant…

9 months ago

Does your HOA require grass? A new bill — and trend toward xeric gardens — is coming to Idaho

It’s been an ugly year for Reggie Mace.  That’s how he describes the state of the landscaping at his Garden…

9 months ago

New law improves online protections for homeowners (NV)

This is the first of two columns by Las Vegas attorney Adam H. Clarkson. Today, he addresses Senate Bill 378,…

9 months ago

Older condos subject to stricter regulations in unincorporated Bay County (FL)

Condos in unincorporated Bay County now have stricter standards.  County commissioners approved a mandatory structural inspection ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting.…

9 months ago