Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session: Key Condo Bills to Watch

The Florida Legislature has officially begun its 2025 session, introducing numerous bills that could directly impact condominium associations, property managers, and homeowners. With legislative decisions shaping everything from governance and financial requirements to safety regulations, it is crucial to stay informed and engaged.

To help our members stay ahead of these changes, we have outlined the key bills impacting condo associations and how you can monitor legislative sessions in real time.

Key Condominium Bills to Watch

House Bill 913: Condominium Association

This bill proposes updates to condominium governance, including changes to:

• Voting procedures and election rules

• Special assessments and loan policies

• Reserve funding requirements

• Amendments to condominium declarations

If passed, this bill could significantly impact how condo associations make financial decisions and manage operations.

House Bill 393 & Senate Bill 592: My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program

These companion bills propose the creation of a state-funded pilot program to help condominium associations enhance building safety.

Key components of the program include:

• Financial assistance for safety inspections and repairs

• Guidance on strengthening building structures

• Potential grant opportunities for condominium boards

This bill aims to address aging infrastructure and provide resources for proactive maintenance—an issue that has become increasingly critical for Florida condominiums.

Senate Bill 586: Actions by Condominium Associations

This bill could limit a condominium association’s ability to file construction defect claims against developers. If passed, it would remove existing protections that allow condominium associations to pursue claims even after developer control has ended.

Why This Matters: Without this protection, developers could delay turnover until legal time limits expire, preventing condominium associations from holding them accountable for defects.

House Bill 6005: Statute of Repose for Actions by Condominium Associations

This bill seeks to adjust the statute of repose, which sets time limits for filing legal claims related to construction defects. It could shorten the window for condominium associations to take legal action, potentially reducing their ability to seek remedies for construction-related issues.

If enacted, this could make it more challenging for condominium boards to address major structural and safety concerns caused by poor construction or developer oversight.

How to Watch the Florida Legislature Live

The Florida Channel:

• Website: thefloridachannel.or

Florida House of Representatives YouTube Channel:

• Channel: Features live streams and archived videos of House proceedings, making it accessible for public viewing. Youtube.

Stay Informed and Take Action

The BHA is closely monitoring these bills and encourages board members, residents, and property managers to do the same. Legislative decisions made this session will have long-term effects on Florida’s condominium communities, impacting everything from financial responsibilities to property safety.

We will continue to provide updates as these bills progress. In the meantime, we encourage you to:

• Stay engaged by watching legislative sessions

• Reach out to state representatives to voice concerns

• Discuss potential impacts with your condominium board or management team

For any questions or additional updates, feel free to reach out to Brickell Homeowners Association at info@brickellhomeowners.org

Your voice matters—let’s stay informed and proactive together!