HOA Compliance Guides

Florida HOA legislative changes from 2023 to 2025: HB 1021, SB 360, reserve mandates post-Surfside, homeowner rights, and what boards must do to comply.

How to write and distribute HOA newsletters that actually get read. Covers what to include, frequency, legal notices, and communication best practices for

What an HOA newsletter should include, how often to publish, distribution methods, what to leave out, and a free template download for board secretaries.

What an HOA portal is, what homeowners and board members need access to, and how portals reduce meeting time while improving compliance documentation.

HOA president duties explained: running board meetings, signing authority, enforcement responsibilities, fiduciary duty, and when to escalate to legal counsel.

HOA property management covers operations, finances, and homeowner communication. Learn the tradeoffs between self-managed and professional management--and what

The real cost of hiring an HOA management company vs. self-managing with software. What management fees include, what they exclude, and when the math favors

An HOA property manager handles operations--but the board''s fiduciary duty never transfers. Learn what managers do daily, what credentials to look for, and when

HOA reserve funds pay for planned capital replacements. Learn how to calculate adequate contributions, what below 30% funded means, and why fund separation is

HOA reserve study costs range from $500 for a desktop update to $8,000 for a full on-site study. Learn what drives the price and when each type is appropriate.

A reserve study is a physical and financial analysis that tells your HOA how much to save for future repairs. Learn what it includes and why it matters.

HOA rules are formally called Rules and Regulations. They sit below CC&Rs and bylaws in authority, can be changed by board vote, and bind renters as well as