Gov. DeSantis signs bill to rein in overbearing HOAs

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to rein in overbearing HOAs

Domineering homeowners’ associations (HOAs) will have fewer ways to pester residents with nitpicky complaints and fines under a new law going into effect next month.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1203, which limits HOA fines and requires more transparency from the organizations.

The measure, effective July 1, mandates an HOA with more than 100 parcels must post all of its rules, covenants, budgets and other pertinent documents on its website by Jan. 1.

It must also provide notice of any scheduled meeting of its members and the agenda for the meeting at least 14 days in advance.

But the most eye-catching aspects of the legislation are what HOAs will no longer be able to do.

HOAs will be barred...

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