Community Update – August 2025
As the school year begins, it’s a great time to open the door to fresh ideas and new opportunities. This edition of CUP covers everything you need to stay organized and prepared for the year ahead. We dive into condominium budgets, contract reviews, and Florida’s latest law on recording Zoom board meetings. We also celebrate 43 Becker Attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Don’t miss Becker’s 2025 Legislative Guidebook which provides a detailed overview of each new law, its implications, and practical steps for compliance.
All Condominium and Cooperative Associations are required to create and maintain an online account with the DBPR on or before October 1, 2025. Bryony G. Swift outlines the new requirements and provides guidance in “New in 2025: Condos, Co-ops, and CAMs Must Create and Maintain an Account With the DBPR.”
Navigating membership meetings and proxy usage is vital for effective governance. S. David Cooper clarifies the distinction between general and limited proxies and how their use differs between condominiums and HOAs in the timely article, “Understanding Proxies in Florida Community Association Meetings.”
For more information on navigating membership meetings, check out this episode of Take It To The Board!
Brandon R. McDowell provides a clear overview of the legal requirements for inspecting and copying official records in both condominium and HOAs. Make sure your board understands the latest requirements to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes in this timely video, “Inspection and Copying of Official Records.”
It’s important for associations to understand the distinction between necessary maintenance and material alterations in condominium projects. “THIS CASE: Cottrell v. Thornton,” by Joseph Arena, serves as a reminder for associations to obtain legal advice about whether a project may move forward without a membership vote.
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