Statute reference
Florida statutes for community associations
Plain-English summaries of the statutes that govern condo, co-op, and HOA operations in Florida. Linked back to official source text. Not a substitute for legal advice — but a faster way to find the section you’re looking for.
Florida
Fla. Stat. Chapter 718
Condominium Act
Governs the formation, management, powers, and operation of condominium associations in Florida. Sections cover creation of condominiums, association powers and duties, financial reporting, common-element responsibility, milestone inspections, structural integrity reserve studies (SIRS), member meeting rules, and developer-to-owner control transfer.
Official sourceFla. Stat. Chapter 720
Homeowners' Association Act
Governs Florida homeowners' associations (HOAs) for residential planned developments. Covers association powers and duties, recording of governing documents, board member duties, member rights, meeting and election procedures, financial obligations, and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation's oversight role.
Official sourceFla. Stat. Chapter 719
Cooperative Act
Governs cooperative associations (co-ops) in Florida — residential housing where members own shares in a corporation that owns the real property, rather than units in fee simple. Parallel structure to Chapter 718 but with co-op-specific provisions around share transfers, proprietary leases, and member voting.
Official source