Q: Will you please highlight the residential housing laws that were amended in the 2025 Regular Legislative Session in Florida? I. H., Naples
A: Yes, below is a recap of changes governing condominiums, cooperatives, and other community associations, effective July 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. The full text of each bill, as well as applicable legislative staff reports, are available on the legislative web sites (www.flsenate.gov; www.myfloridahouse.com; and www.leg.state.fl.us.).
Note:
Milestone Inspections and Structural Integrity Reserves (SIRS)
Condominium Updates
Cooperatives
Homeowner Associations (FS Chapter 720)
No changes.
Richard DeBoest, Esq., is partner/shareholder of the law firm Goede, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC.
Attorneys at Goede, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. With offices in Naples, Fort Myers, Coral Gables, Boca Raton and Pensacola, the firm represents community associations throughout Florida and focuses on condominium and homeowner association law, real estate law, litigation, estate planning and business law.
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This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: New Florida condo laws take effect. Key 2025 changes explained
Reporting by Richard DeBoest, partner/shareholder / Naples Daily News
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