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Florida Statutes
Plain-language summaries of the Florida statutes condo and HOA boards ask about, framed as starting points to confirm with counsel, never as verified legal citations.
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SIRS Guides
What a Structural Integrity Reserve Study covers, who performs it, and how boards organize for it.
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Milestone Inspections
How Florida's milestone structural inspection generally works, and the questions to confirm with your county building department.
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Reserves and Assessments
Reserve funding, statutory-minimum versus full-funding paths, and how boards communicate special assessments to owners.
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Board Operations
Meeting notice, record keeping, and the paperwork that keeps a volunteer board organized and on schedule.
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Other States
A general framework for structural-inspection and reserve requirements outside Florida. Confirm the specifics for your state.
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Comparisons
Milestone inspection versus SIRS, full-funding versus statutory minimum, and other side-by-side explainers for boards.
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Florida Statutes
Plain-language summaries of the Florida statutes condo and HOA boards ask about, framed as starting points to confirm with counsel, never as verified legal citations.
Association reserves: how much florida hoas and condos need
Florida condo reserves now require full funding under SB 4-D. See what a reserve study costs, how much to save, and what counts as a special assessment.
How to find the best condo attorney for special assessments
Looking for the best condo association attorney for special assessments in Miami? Here's what to check, what it costs, and questions to ask before you hire.
Capital reserve study: what florida boards need to know
A capital reserve study drives your SIRS and reserve funding. Learn what it covers, what it costs ($3,000-$20,000+), and what Florida law requires.
SIRS Guides
What a Structural Integrity Reserve Study covers, who performs it, and how boards organize for it.
Florida condo SIRS requirements: the complete 2026 guide
SIRS covers 13 components, applies at 25/30 years, and funding starts Jan 1, 2026. Here's exactly what Florida condo boards must do and by when.
Florida SIRS explained: what it is, deadlines, and costs
Florida SIRS covers 25 components and sets minimum reserve funding for condos 3+ stories. Deadlines, costs, and what boards must do under FS 718.112.
Florida SIRS requirements: what condo boards must do
Florida SIRS requirements explained: which buildings qualify, the 25/30-year timeline, what a licensed inspector must check, and reserve funding rules under Chapter 718.
Milestone Inspections
How Florida's milestone structural inspection generally works, and the questions to confirm with your county building department.
A milestone inspection is an inspection of a building's structural integrity
Florida's milestone inspection examines structural and electrical safety at 30 years (25 near coast). Separate from reserves. What boards need to know now.
Florida condo/HOA compliance: milestone inspections & SIRS
Florida milestone inspections are due at 30 years (25 near the coast), then every 10. Here's what ch. 718 actually requires and how boards stay on schedule.
Condo inspections in Florida: what boards must know now
Florida condo inspections explained: milestone timing, SIRS scope, reserve study costs ($3,000-$25,000+), and what boards must do by 2025-2026.
Reserves and Assessments
Reserve funding, statutory-minimum versus full-funding paths, and how boards communicate special assessments to owners.
Are condo assessments tax deductible? What owners need to know
Regular condo assessments aren't deductible for primary residences, but rental units follow different rules. Special assessments, reserves, and HOA rules explained.
Are condo special assessments tax deductible?
Usually no. Special assessments for repairs, reserves, or milestone/SIRS work aren't deductible for owner-occupants. Rental owners have more options. Details and IRS cites inside.
Are condo special assessments tax deductible on rentals?
Special assessments on a rental condo usually aren't deductible in one year. Learn when they're depreciated, when they're repairs, and how Florida rules affect the math.
Board Operations
Meeting notice, record keeping, and the paperwork that keeps a volunteer board organized and on schedule.
COA reserve balance tracking: how Florida HOAs monitor and report reserves
Florida HOAs must track reserve balances monthly, report them annually, and prepare reserve studies every 10 years. Here's the tracking workflow boards actually use.
Florida condo board member education requirements
Florida requires new condo board members to certify or take an education course within 90 days. Here's the DBPR-approved rule, deadlines, and what it costs.
Florida condo board of directors requirements explained
Who can serve, how many directors you need, terms, training, and disclosure rules under Florida Statutes ch. 718. Plain-English guide for board members.
Other States
A general framework for structural-inspection and reserve requirements outside Florida. Confirm the specifics for your state.
HOA reserve study California: requirements, costs, and funding rules
California HOAs must update reserve studies every three years. Learn what's required, typical costs ($1,500-$10,000), and how boards fund reserves without surprises.
Illinois condo act special assessments explained
How the Illinois Condominium Property Act governs special assessments, notice, votes, reserve rules, and what boards must document. Updated 2026 guide.
Massachusetts condo special assessments: what boards must know
Massachusetts condo special assessments explained: how they're voted, Chapter 183A rules, reserve study basics, and whether the cost is tax deductible.
Comparisons
Milestone inspection versus SIRS, full-funding versus statutory minimum, and other side-by-side explainers for boards.
Quebec condo AGM in-person rules vs Florida reserve requirements
Quebec's Civil Code sets syndicate meeting rules distinct from Florida's ch. 718 reserve and SIRS deadlines. Here's how the two systems actually compare.
Toronto condo special assessment: what owners need to know
How Toronto condo special assessments work under Ontario law, how boards decide, typical costs, and how they differ from Florida HOA special assessments.
Burien WA condo reserve study: what boards must know
Washington law requires condo reserve studies with 30-year funding plans. Here's what a Burien reserve study covers, costs, and how it differs from Florida's SIRS rules.