New Governance Rules For Florida Condominium Associations

While most of the coverage about the new Florida condominium association laws focused on structural integrity reserve study laws and milestone inspection laws, there were also several changes to how condominium associations must govern.

From virtual meetings to alternate budget requirements, the changes might seem relatively minor, but even small changes can cause major issues for associations.

Plus, there is relatively little time to implement these changes. With the governor’s signature, most changes from HB 913 will take effect on July 1, 2025, with a few required by October 1, 2025.

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 enacted this year.

New Licensing Requirements for Association Managers

Everyone knows that association management is a regulated industry and requires a license issued by the State of Florida.

This year’s law put several new requirements on association managers and their firms.

For instance, if an association manager has his or her license revoked at any time, that manager is out of the industry for a minimum time period of 10 years.

This prohibits the individual from “indirect or direct ownership interest in, or be an employee, a partner, an officer, a director, or a trustee of, a community association management firm.”

That individual cannot reapply until the 10-year ban has passed.

In addition, every community association manager and firm must create an online “licensure account” with the state.

In those accounts, which must be updated within 30 days of any change, the manager must list what firms they work for, along with every community they serve as a manager. For management firms, they must show all the employees who manage communities for the firm, along with the communities they manage.

If a manager has their license suspended or revoked, they must notify the community and their firm in writing.

Finally, there is new language that is required in contracts for community management services. There must be a statement that says: The community association manager shall abide by all professional standards and record-keeping requirements imposed pursuant to part VIII of chapter 468, Florida Statutes.