New Florida Law Requires Reserves for Condo, Co-op Repairs - Behind The Hedges
New Florida law mandates that condo and co-op associations maintain adequate reserves for major repairs, based on reserve studies and milestone inspections, reducing reliance on special assessments.
Aforeworn detected this change in the HOA & Condo Board Rules space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Florida condo and co-op associations, especially self-managed boards and high-rise condos should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; compliance expected for upcoming fiscal year budgets. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors HOA & Condo Board Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Associations must now fund reserves for structural and major maintenance items as identified in reserve studies and milestone inspections, rather than deferring via special assessments.
Who it affects
Florida condo and co-op associations, especially self-managed boards and high-rise condos
What you must do
Update reserve funding plans to comply with new statutory requirements, ensure reserve studies are current, and adjust budgets accordingly.
Deadline
Immediately; compliance expected for upcoming fiscal year budgets
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