This bill updates Florida’s rules for condo and homeowners’ associations (HOAs). Instead of requiring mediation first, conflicts between owners and associations would now go to state arbitration or a new Community Association Court. This court could enforce owner rights, fine or remove board members, appoint receivers, or dissolve associations if needed. HOAs must add a standard statement to their rules or let members vote on any rule changes. To dissolve an HOA, if 20% of homeowners petition, a vote must be held and at least two-thirds must agree; the court then reviews the process, ensures fair payouts after debts, and can penalize boards that try to block dissolution.
