College-bound in Florida: a five-part guide
Deadlines, Bright Futures, FAFSA, dorm packing, campus offices, settling in and the freshman 15.
Read the series →Articles
Explainers, by topic.
Evergreen, plain-language guides to Florida condo and HOA rules, with links to the statutes and agency guidance behind them.
SIRS and milestone inspections: the two post-Surfside requirements
What milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies (SIRS) require, which buildings they cover, and the deadlines and follow-up owners should know.
Read the explainer →HB 913 (2025): what changed for condo owners
The 2025 condo reform law: video meetings, electronic voting petitions, a longer resale cancellation window, DBPR online accounts and the "habitable stories" threshold.
Read the explainer →Association websites: who must post what
Which condos and HOAs must post documents online, what has to be posted, and how quickly.
Read the explainer →How to file a complaint with DBPR (condos)
How condo owners can file a complaint with DBPR, what the Division can review, and the timeline to expect.
Read the explainer →Condo reserves: what can and can't be waived
How Florida condo reserves are funded, when they can be waived or paused, and which SIRS items can't be waived.
Read the explainer →Informational, not legal advice. Last checked October 2026 against the 2026 Florida Statutes and DBPR guidance.
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