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“Communication Is One of a Board’s Most Important Responsibilities” – FLCAJ

09.01.2026
Ramon C. Palacio

Boards of directors of Florida community associations have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of their communities. While this responsibility is often associated with budgeting, maintenance, and legal compliance, one area of a board’s responsibilities that often receives less attention is effective communication with the membership, an […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Legal Update: House Bill 797—Modernizing Chapter 617 of the Florida Statutes” – FLCAJ

08.03.2026
Bryony G. Swift

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the governor signed House Bill 797 (HB 797) completely overhauling Chapter 617 of the Florida Statutes, formerly known as the Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act. Chapter 617 became the Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act on July 1, 2026. Many of the statutory changes in this […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Best Cybersecurity Practices for Community Associations: Managing Risk in a Digital Environment” – FLCAJ

07.02.2026
S. David Cooper

This article could have been called “Phishing and Hacking and Ransomware, Oh My!” Estimates range from thousands to millions of cyberattacks occurring every day around the world, and community associations and their vendors are prime targets. Community associations increasingly rely on digital technology for their operations. Official records are stored […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Maintaining Order—Managing Conflict in Community Associations” – FLCAJ

05.05.2026
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

Living in a community association sounds simple—you have shared amenities (without the maintenance headaches that go along with it), professionally maintained properties, and social connections and offerings without having to leave your community. However, living in a community association also means shared personalities with differing opinions…and not all personalities are […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association