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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. Amendments to Albertas Condominium Property Act Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal Conflict is inevitable in a condominium community. After that, costs will be covered by condominium owners.

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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. Generally, proxy voting is governed by the HOAs bylaws, but most states have set standards that homeowners and associations may follow. What is Proxy Voting?

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The Corporate Transparency Act – should your association wait to file a report?

Condo Control

Homeowners associations, condominium associations, and housing cooperatives are usually structured as state non-profit corporations and are therefore swept into the BOI reporting requirements. The federal government appealed the decision​​​ on March 11. Why are condos and HOAs expected to file a report?