What to Watch in Tallahassee with Community Association Management

We’re about halfway through the 2025 Legislative Session in Florida and, like most years, there are several bills that could change how community associations, like Homeowners and Condominium Associations, can operate.

This industry is one of the most highly regulated of any industry in Florida, mainly because of the continual conflict between associations and home and condo owners. The legislature is responsible for setting the table for any issues that might arise.

Last year, the number of changes that happened for Homeowners Associations in Florida was substantial and many of those changes are still being implemented.

This year, the changes to association management do not look to be as significant, although there are some bills we are looking at that cover the milestone inspection and reserve requirements, the ability for virtual meetings, investment policies and, perhaps, an Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman for the entire state.

Nothing is final until Governor Ron DeSantis signs the bills into law during the summer, but similarly, nothing is entirely off the table until May, when the legislative session ends. Also, just because something is in – or not in – a bill does not mean it will be the same version when it passes.

If you want to know the details, here is a great graphic on how a bill becomes a law that is much more complicated than Schoolhouse Rock.

The attorneys at The Orlando Law Group can help associations with any changes that might come, ensuring your association remains in compliance with any new state statutes that might be enacted this year.

 CS/SB 1742: Condominium and Cooperative Associations

The main bill to watch will be CS/SB 1742.Any bill in Tallahassee with a “CS” in front of it should be taken seriously and this bill is no different.

It is a comprehensive bill covering issues facing condominium associations and has the highest likelihood of passing as it is being sponsored by the entire Regulated Industries Committee and its chair, Senator Jennifer Bradley. Plus, it has already passed its first committee in the Senate unanimously.

Here are a few things that would change if its most recent version passes:

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