Generally, it is the laws that were in effect at the time the HOA documents were recorded. Your HOA documents are contracts between the HOA and its members so new laws cannot, generally, be applied retroactively to override them.
Articles of Incorporation They must include basic information such as the name of the association, its purpose, and the initial office location. ing to Florida law, after October 1, 1995, all associations must be incorporated, and their governing documents must be recorded in the county records.
What does it mean to HOA's? The simplified explanation is that the recorded covenants governing a community must be preserved before the end of a 30 year period beginning on the date they were recorded.
Ron DeSantis recently signed into law House Bill 1203 which adopted broad changes for homeowners associations throughout the state. Effective July 1, 2024, House Bill 1203 provides a comprehensive overhaul of many issues affecting HOAs, including director education, records maintenance, meeting requirements and fines.
Copies of the Articles of Incorporation and bylaws of the homeowners association can be obtained from the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Copies of the governing documents may also be obtained directly from the homeowners association.
How do I find my HOA rules and regulations in Florida? Most of the time, you can find the bylaws, rules and regulations for your homeowner association on your county's clerk of courts website. The county your association is located in should have a record of your HOA's governing documents.
Once you buy a home that's part of an HOA, you automatically become a member of the HOA. HOA rules are legally binding, and you must adhere to all rules and regulations in the governing document. Yes, there are bylaws that you may not like, but there are no HOA loopholes.
The Florida Homeowners' Association Act, Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, states that amendments to “governing documents” for homeowners' associations are not effective until they are recorded in the public records of the county in which the community is located.
Florida's Child Labor Law were recently updated, effective July 1, 2024, sparking discussions about the potential impact on young workers. House Bill 49 amends Florida's Child Labor Law to lessen some of the restrictions on labor rules for minors 16 and 17 years of age.
Since the start of the year, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed over 180 bills from the 2024 Legislative Session into law that went into effect on July 1, 2024. Some notable laws include allowing patriotic organizations in schools, HOA fine limits and transparency, and changes in eviction laws.