Condo & HOA Law

Community Association (Condo/HOA) Law And Litigation

2027 Legislative Outlook for Florida Community Association Managers

The 2026 session left Florida's Condominium and HOA Acts largely unchanged, but Chapter 617 was rewritten and several 2026 bills could return in 2027. Here is where things stand, what to watch, and key dates for community association managers.

HOA and Condo Budget Season in Florida: Reserves, Assessments, and Annual Meetings

What Florida condo and HOA boards must get right this budget season: budget notice, the new reserve rules, special assessment notices, and annual meeting deadlines.

Attorney Erum Kistemaker Celebrates 18 Years with Her Ormond Beach Law Firm

Attorney Erum S. Kistemaker celebrates 18 years of serving Florida businesses, property owners, and associations.

Consult Highlights at Kistemaker Business Law Group

Check out these highlights of recent consultations and legal matters handled by Kistemaker Business Law Group.

Understanding the Difference Between a Condo/HOA Lien and a Construction Lien in Florida

When dealing with real estate in Florida, liens are an important legal tool that protect the interests of various parties.

Summary of Consultations and Engagements – July/July

Check out our summary of Consultations and Engagements for July/July.

Firm Secures Dismissal in HOA Litigation Based on Procedural Defenses

This month, our firm achieved a significant victory on behalf of a homeowners association when the court dismissed a lawsuit alleging stormwater system failures.

House Bill 913 Signed into Law

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 913 into law, which modifies regulations for condominium and cooperative associations.

Estoppel FAQs

An estoppel letter/certificate is used to facilitate a closing by providing a snapshot of the fees or assessments that a seller may owe to their association.

Condo Safety Law Glitch Bill, SB 154 – Summary

Seen as a “glitch bill,” SB 154, which recently passed, is a legislative means to resolving certain issues that came from the previous years legislative session's SB 4D.

Community Associations and the Obligation to Respond to Written Inquiries

Learn more about Community Associations and their Obligation to Respond to Written Inquiries.