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To Pool Or Not To Pool? Understanding Straight Line Versus Pooled Reserves in Florida Community Associations

02.26.2026
Clinton S. Morrell

One of the most significant financial decisions facing Florida community associations is how to account for reserve funds. Should your homeowners, condominium or co-op association maintain separate accounts for each reserve component, or combine them into a single pooled fund? This choice affects not only your accounting practices but also […]

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

Community Update – January 2026

01.31.2026
Joseph E. AdamsJoseph ArenaDonna DiMaggio BergerJoAnn Nesta BurnettJames Robert Caves, IIIYeline GoinNicolas M. JimenezMichelle H. KaiserJoseph MarkovichMarty PlattsJay Roberts

This year brings exciting opportunities to learn, connect, and grow together as a community. From best practices in property insurance and guidance on electronic voting, to insights on milestone inspections, Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS), and updates on HUD’s fair housing rollback, we’re here to support you every step of […]

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

Installing Security Cameras in Your Condominium

01.29.2026
Nicolas M. Jimenez

There are countless reasons that your condominium association may benefit from installing security cameras around the condominium. However, your condominium association should always consult its legal counsel before doing so, as security cameras often trigger nuanced issues that risk civil and criminal liabilities that may not be immediately apparent to […]

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

Reserve Studies Explained: What They Are and How Often You Should Update Them

01.28.2026
Michelle H. Kaiser

A reserve study is a financial planning tool used by condominium associations, homeowners’ associations, and cooperatives in Florida to anticipate and prepare for the cost of the repair (deferred maintenance) and replacement (capital expenditure) of the association’s common assets prepared by an expert (typically an engineer, architect, or a certified […]

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