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New 2025 condo and HOA laws for U.S. states

Condo Control

Owners living in California can elect directors and amend governing documents using electronic secret ballots as of January 1, 2025. Amendments were made in 2024, requiring condominiums with 25 or more units to have a website. HB 1203 makes it clear that HOAs need a website, just like condominium communities.

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Florida HOA Laws 2024: Updates And Changes

HOA Managememt

These bills affect both homeowners associations and condominium associations. This certification confirms that they have read the association’s governing documents, will uphold them, and will faithfully carry out their duties. They must also complete a state-approved condominium education course.

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HOA Reserve Study Requirements By State

HOA Managememt

HOA Reserve Study Requirements by State A reserve study is an integral tool for any homeowners or condominium association. However, an HOA’s governing documents may require a reserve study. However, an HOA’s governing documents may require a reserve study. Florida These are the Florida HOA reserve study requirements.

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Bill 30 could make condo living easier in Alberta

Condo Control

Alberta has tabled legislation that aims to improve governance in condominium communities. Bill 30 , the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, would impact three different Acts: Condominium Property Act Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) Public Works Act (PWA) Developers and contractors would also benefit from this Act.

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Condo and strata chargebacks

Condo Control

A condominium or strata may charge costs that it sustained because of an owner’s actions or omissions back to them through common expense fees. In Ontario, the Condominium Act explains when condo corporations can charge back costs to the common expenses of an owner. What are chargebacks? What costs can be charged back?

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HOA Proxy Voting Rules In The U.S. (Per State)

HOA Managememt

While mainly governed by your associations bylaws and governing documents, most states have legislation that provides HOA proxy voting rules. Unless banned by an HOAs governing documents, a member of the association can appoint a proxy on their behalf. Most indicate the requirements for a valid proxy vote and its limitations.

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Reserve study requirements by state

Condo Control

Motivated by the Surfside condo collapse, lawmakers don’t ever want to see another community in the same position as the Miami condominium ended up in. Condominium disclosure statements must include the current balance in reserves, and the most recent reserve study, states Section 81-409.