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Association accounting, explained plainly.

Notes on reserve funding, assessments, board reporting, and the Florida statutes that govern HOA and condominium accounting — written for boards and managers, not accountants.

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October 30, 2026 · Reserves & Compliance

Florida's Milestone Inspection Law: What It Means for Your Reserve Accounting

The 25- or 30-year deadline, Phase 1 vs. Phase 2, and how inspection findings should feed your reserve accounting — plus a planning checklist for your board.

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Association treasurer reviewing vendor payment records and W-9 forms at year-end
October 30, 2026 · Vendor Payments & 1099s

Year-End 1099 Vendor Reporting: What the New $2,000 Threshold Means for Your Association

A federal law change raises the 1099-NEC reporting threshold from $600 to $2,000 for 2026 payments. What changed, what didn't, and a year-end checklist.

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Association treasurer reviewing a homeowner account ledger with a calculator to check late fees and interest
October 28, 2026 · Collections & Owner Ledgers

Florida HOA Late Fees and Interest: What Boards Can Charge and How Payments Must Be Applied

The $25-or-5% late fee cap, the 18% default interest rate, the payment order every Florida association must follow, and the notice owners must get before attorney fees.

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HOA board members reviewing budget documents and financial reports around a conference table
October 20, 2026 · Budgets & Board Governance

Florida HOA & Condo Budget Requirements: What Boards Must Do Before Adopting the 2027 Budget

Condos and HOAs follow different budget rules — and the 115% rule changed in 2025. Notice deadlines, reserve waivers, and a board checklist.

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Aerial view of downtown West Palm Beach high-rises along the Intracoastal Waterway, with the Town of Palm Beach visible across the water
October 18, 2026 · Local Markets

Palm Beach (33480) and Downtown West Palm Beach (33401) Are Both Condo Markets

Two ZIPs across this stretch of the Intracoastal, both running heavily condo — for different reasons. Here's what that means for the books.

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High-rise condominium towers on a Miami beach
October 17, 2026 · Reserves & Compliance

Florida's SIRS Reserve Funding Rule Is Now in Effect: What Condo Boards Need to Know

The waiver your board used to have on structural reserves is gone. Here's what the rule actually requires and what it changes in your financials.

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