3 Powerhouse Women At The Heart Of Evolving Florida Condo Law - Above the Law

3 Powerhouse Women At The Heart Of Evolving Florida Condo Law - Above the Law

In this episode, I chat with Marnie Dale Ragan, Ariella Gutman, and Kara Olesky of Haber Law. They share insights on their unique journeys in the legal field, focusing on the intricacies of condominium law, litigation, and business. Explore how they balance professional growth with personal life, tackle high-stakes disputes, and the dynamics of partnership. Perfect for aspiring lawyers or anyone intrigued by the law’s diverse career paths. Highl…

Florida Passes Major Reforms for Community Associations - Varnum LLP

Florida’s most recent legislative session introduced a series of changes impacting condominium and cooperative associations aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and safety. Stricter Licensing Rules for Community Association Managers Community association managers (CAMs) are now required to maintain an active license with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which includes keeping their information up to dat…

A Fix for the Fixer-Uppers: Florida Rewrites Its Condo Law Before the Market Cracks - S. Florida Business & Wealth

Florida’s condo market just got a much-needed breather—and so did thousands of owners, investors, and buyers who’ve been holding their breath since Surfside. After months of mounting pressure from residents, attorneys, and real estate professionals, lawmakers have voted to ease the most controversial parts of the 2022 reserve funding law. The updated legislation, which goes into effect July 1, 2025, dials back the strict financial mandates origi…

New Florida condo laws aim to add transparency for buyers

Come July 1, those working and transacting in Florida’s condo market will have some new requirements to deal with. On Monday, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed both HB 913 and HB 393 into law.  Many of the changes outlined in the bills were championed by Florida Realtors. These changes include things like adjustments to document transparency and an extended deadline for “structural integrity reserve studies” (SIRS) until the end of 2025.  Whi…

My Safe Florida Condominium Grant Program | Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

The 2025 My Safe Florida Condominium Grant Program, House Bill 393, was signed by the Governor on June 23, 2025, and became effective upon his signature. The new law changes the eligibility requirements for the My Safe Florida Condominium Grant Program, a program to fund hurricane hardening projects in condominiums. Only those condominium buildings three stories or taller and in compliance with their milestone and structural integrity reserve st…