1200 Park Central Blvd. South, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
855 E SR 434., Suite 2209, Winter Springs (Orlando area), FL 32708
1211 North Westshore Blvd., Suite 409 Tampa, FL 33607
Offices in Miami-Dade (by appointment)
Reach any office: 800.974.0680

1200 Park Central Blvd. S., Pompano Bch, FL 33064
9121 N. Military Trail, Ste. 200, Palm Bch Gdns, FL 33410
855 E SR 434., Suite 2209, Winter Springs (Orlando area), FL 32708
1211 N. Westshore Blvd., Ste. 409, Tampa, FL 33607
Offices in Miami-Dade (by appointment)
Reach any office: 800.974.0680

2024 Legal Update | Interim Clarifications and Corrections for HOA and Condominium Board Members and Managers

Rembaum’s Association Roundup | Jeffrey A. Rembaum, Esq., BCS | Visit HERE

Download our latest 2024 Legal Update today (Dated 7.22.24) – Click HERE to download

The purpose of this interim short article is to clarify:

i) homeowners’ association versus condominium association board member certification and continuing education requirements;

ii) provide greater clarity regarding condominium association hurricane protection requirements;

iii) clarify homeowners’ association website posting requirements, and remind homeowners’ association board members of three mandates from the 2024 legislation.

Board Member Certification Requirements and Continuing Education Requirements.

Condominium association board members must take a 4-hour board member certification course with certain subjects mandated within 90-days after being elected or appointed to the board.

Condominium association board members must take one-hour of continuing education per year.

Homeowners’ association board members must take a board certification course within 90-days after being elected or appointed to the board (no minimum time required, typically two hours).

Homeowners’ association board members with fewer than 2,500 parcels in the association must take 4-hours of continuing education per year and if 2,500 parcels or more in the association, then 8-hours of continuing education per year.

At the present time, no clarification has been provided whether the board certification courses will count towards the continuing education requirements.


With regard to condominium association hurricane protection requirements, in our last version of the 2024 Legal Update, there was a typo on page 32 where the word “irrelevant” was erroneously used instead of “relevant”.

Condominium Hurricane Protection Specifications. Each board of a residential condominium or mixed used condominium must adopt hurricane protection specifications for each building within the condominium operated by the association which may include color, style, and other factors deemed relevant by the board (please note that this provision used to apply to hurricane shutters but now applies to hurricane protection).


The following two homeowners’ association meeting notice requirements are applicable only to postings on the HOA website (or App), and not the physical posting at a conspicuous place in the community:

HOA: New Website Posting Requirement for Members’ Meetings.
Notice of any scheduled meeting of the members and the agenda for the meeting, as required by Section 720.306, Florida Statutes, at least fourteen (14) days before such meeting. The notice must be posted in plain view on the homepage of the website or app, or on a separate subpage of the website or application labeled “Notices” which is conspicuously visible and linked from the homepage. The Association shall also post on its website or application, any document to be considered and voted on by the members during the meeting, or any document listed on the meeting agenda, at least seven (7) days before the meeting at which such document or information within the document will be considered.

HOA: New Website Posting Requirement for Board Meetings.
Notice of any board meeting, the agenda, and any other document required for such meeting must be posted on the website or app no later than the date required for such notice.

Remember, every homeowners’ association board must:

    1. Adopt hurricane protection standards/rules.
    2. Provide copies of the rules and covenants to every association member before October 1, 2024 or, post same on the association’s website and send notice to each member at their address used for official notices as to where they can find it, etc.
    3. Adopt rules governing official record retention.

Association Matters | E:2 | New Condo Legislation | July 17, 2024

Recorded July 17, 2024 | *Important* Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new Board Members; NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS or Board Members. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

The second episode of Association Matters focuses on newly passed Condominium Legislation, and what it means to the associations and its Board Members. Brought to you by Lang Management and Kaye Bender Rembaum, it features host Marita Butzbach (Lang Management), and KBR attorney Jeffrey A. Rembaum.

Association Matters | E:1 | New HOA Legislation | July 15, 2024

Recorded July 15, 2024 | *Important* Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new Board Members; NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS or Board Members. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

The premiere episode of Association Matters focuses on newly passed HOA Legislation, and what it means to homeowners’ associations and its Board Members. Brought to you by Lang Management and Kaye Bender Rembaum, it features host Marita Butzbach (Lang Management), and KBR attorneys Jeffrey A. Rembaum and Alan Schwartzseid.

2024 Legislation Update | July 12, 2024

*Important* Viewing this on-demand video WILL NOT satisfy Florida state requirements for new Board Members; NOR will this recorded version offer CEUs for CAMS or Board Members. It is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice. Should you have any questions, contact your association counsel.

Attorneys Jeffrey Rembaum (Palm Beach Gardens) and Alan Schwartzeid (Orlando) (Kaye Bender Rembaum), each Board Certified Specialists in Condominium & Planned Development Law, join host GRS Community Management (with Courney Buchan) for this update. Learn about how association requirements have changed, as well as what is new affecting associations and its board members.

Weathering the Storm: SOCOTEC Leadership Summit Series

Note: Viewing this video will not satisfy any Florida State requirement for CAMs or Board Members. This is strictly informational and for review and its content is not to be considered as legal advice.

Recorded June 20, 2024. The virtual conference, presented by SOCOTEC, is dedicated to serving Florida condominium associations, fostering immersion and integration through seasoned technical advice leading safe build environments and communities. Viewers will have the chance to learn from our panelists and the exchange of ideas regarding the most recent legislative changes pertaining to building safety regulations and rules governing condominium communities and delve into strategic insights on compliance, industry standard and building safety measures in all facets of force-majeure complexities. 

Kaye Bender Rembaum attorney, Lisa A. Magill, Esq. BCS is among the panelists, and covered the legislative update portion of the summit.

Why Is This Special Assessment Different from All Others and the Need for a Legislative Fix

Rembaum’s Association Roundup | Jeffrey A. Rembaum, Esq., BCS | Visit HERE

Not too long ago a condominium association foreclosed its assessment lien against a deceased unit owner and the sole heir. With the statutory prerequisites completed, including the recordation of the lien, the association commenced its foreclosure lawsuit. Ultimately, due to the failure of the defendants to respond, a final summary judgment in favor of the association was ordered, This judgment also included two special assessments that were properly levied by the association and remained unpaid. Here is where things begin to get interesting.

The special assessments were levied by the association after the lien was recorded and after the association commenced its foreclosure lawsuit. Therefore, the special assessments were not specifically referenced in the lien or in the foreclosure complaint because they were adopted after the lien was recorded and after the foreclosure action commenced. It is important to note that Section 718.116 (5)(b), Fla. Stat., provides the following, in pertinent part:

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Dollars and Sense | Milestone Inspections & Structural Integrity Reserve Studies

Recorded while presented live on March 21, 2023.

Milestone Inspections and Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) | Senate Bill 4-D…What’s Next: Today’s Requirements vs. Proposed Legislation. Our panel of experts and professionals answered your questions concerning the new condo reserve laws, proposed legislation, responsibilities and roles of those involved.

    • Jeffrey A. Rembaum, Esq. (Kaye Bender Rembaum)
    • Greg Main-Baillie (Colliers)
    • Jeremy Caldwell (Colliers)
    • Kelly Britten (The Castle Group)
    • Timothy S. Marshall (A.T. Designs)

This webinar does not satisfy any requirements for manangers or board members, nor should it be considered legal advice.

LAST SURFSIDE-INSPIRED BILL FAILS: A Perfect Opportunity Lost

Rembaum's Association Roundup | Jeffrey A. Rembaum, Esq., BCS

As a result of the 2022 Florida legislative session, there will be no new statutes requiring mandated building/engineering inspections, no statutory changes to budgeting procedures, no mandated reserve study requirements, and no statutory changes to required disclosures.

While only a very few Florida counties have mandated in their code of ordinances that older condominium buildings have life-safety inspections, that does not mean required maintenance and proper planning can be otherwise avoided elsewhere. Board members must exercise their fiduciary duties with due care and due diligence. Voluntary engineering inspections and professional reserve studies should be considered to take place on a regular schedule. Maintenance, repairs, and replacements should be budgeted and funding sources properly identified.

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