Florida HOA Law Just Changed — What Condo Owners Need to Know in 2026

Florida has been one of the most active states in the country when it comes to expanding homeowner rights — and 2025 was no different. In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Kominsky, Managing Partner at LS Carlson Law's Florida office, to walk through the real-world impact of House Bill 913, the new protections under the Florida Condominium Act, and what a proposed 2026 bill could mean for how HOA disputes are resolved. Whether you live in a condo, deal with a problematic property manager, or have ever tried to get records from your association and hit a wall, this episode covers changes that directly affect your rights and your leverage. We break down the specific Florida statutes that changed, what those changes mean in plain language, and how homeowners can actually use them. We also take an honest look at a controversial 2026 proposal — including the push to remove mandatory pre-suit mediation and make it easier to dissolve associations entirely. This is not legal advice. It's the kind of informed conversation that helps homeowners understand what's happening in the law before they need to act on it. Topics covered in this episode include the accountability requirements now placed on terminated property managers, the expansion of official records to include Zoom meeting recordings and bank statements, new website and portal posting requirements for condo associations, proper procedures for requesting records under Florida statute, structural integrity reserve study deadline extensions, and the potential consequences of the proposed House Bill 657. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Florida's Homeowner Rights Momentum 03:59 House Bill 913: What Actually Changed (and for Whom) 08:57 Property Manager Accountability Under FL Statute 468 14:50 Official Records Overhaul: Zoom Recordings, Bank Records & Portals 29:33 How to Properly Request Records From Your Association 34:48 Proposed House Bill 657: Mediation, Disputes & HOA Dissolution 55:02 Final Thoughts: Use the Rights You Have Connect with Us: Web: https://lscarlsonlaw.com/hoa-disputes Reddit:   / badhoa   YouTube:    / @lscarlsonlaw   Social: Instagram:   / lscarlsonlaw   Facebook:   / lscarlsonlaw   LinkedIn:   / lscarlsonlaw   X: https://x.com/lscarlsonlaw Bad HOA Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Fghhb6... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    • Bad HOA   Legal Disclaimer: The information in this video is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Viewing this video does not create an attorney-client relationship with LS Carlson Law or any of its attorneys. Laws and regulations can change, and how they apply to your situation may vary depending on the facts and jurisdiction. If you have specific questions about your rights or obligations under your HOA's governing documents, consult with a qualified attorney licensed in your state. LS Carlson Law practices in California and Florida and represents homeowners only. Hashtags: #HOA #BadHOA #FloridaHOA #HomeownerRights #HOALaw #CondoOwners #HOADisputes