Navigating New Criminal Penalties in Florida’s Association Law | Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

Condo Owners in Crisis: Town Hall Reveals Shocking Truths About Florida’s New Laws

The tension was clear before the first speaker even stepped up. Dozens of condo owners, board members, and local residents filled the seats at the West Palm Beach Library auditorium Tuesday evening, eager — and anxious — to talk about an issue that’s been quietly shaking their lives for months: Florida’s condo crisis. The event, hosted by The Palm Beach Post, wasn’t just another community gathering. It was a much-needed town hall aimed at breaki…

Navigating New Criminal Penalties in Florida’s Association Law | Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

2024 has come and gone, and with the new statutes, the Legislature has doubled down on making it clear that no funny business is allowed in association operations – even if they’ve included some fairly obvious new “crimes”. Steal from the association? It’s a crime. Try to cover up a crime? It’s a crime. Who knew, right? It’s understandable that these added criminal penalties might make you second guess whether you want to volunteer for the Board…