The 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session, adjourned Sine Die at 1:20 P.M. on Friday, June 27, 2025. The General Effective date when new laws from this session will take effect is Friday, September 26, 2025.
HOA Priority Bills – Signed into Law:
CONDOMINIUMS; COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES; RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
Requires that any common expenses in a condominium with separate commercial and residential structures be allocated based on the benefit to each structure. Expenses exclusively benefiting a commercial structure must be assessed only to the commercial units, while those benefiting a residential structure must be assessed only to the residential units. Expenses benefiting both structures must be proportionally allocated between them and assessed on a pro rata basis. Places the burden of proof on the condominium association to demonstrate compliance with these allocation requirements in case of disputes. Applies to all condominiums existing on or after the effective date of this legislation.
Last Action: 4/7/25 – Signed by Governor
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HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; MEETINGS; RECORDINGS
Requires homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to retain unedited audio or video recordings of their meetings for at least six months and to provide these recordings to any HOA member upon request.
Last Action: 3/31 – Signed by Governor
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POLITICAL SIGNS; HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
Protections for political signs in homeowners’ associations and planned communities include flags and include signs and flags supporting or opposing a public officer or candidate without regard to whether the person is on the ballot at the next upcoming election, except for a sign for a candidate in a primary election who does not advance to the general election.
Last Action: 5/2 – Signed by Governor
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COMMON EXPENSE LIENS; FORECLOSURE; AMOUNT
Increases the minimum amount of unpaid assessments required for a homeowners’ association to initiate foreclosure to $2,000, from $1,200.
Last Action: 4/18 – Signed by Governor
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SMALL CLAIMS COURT; JURISDICTIONAL LIMIT
Increases the jurisdictional limit of the small claims division to $7,500, from $3,500, for civil actions involving debt, damages, torts, injuries, personal property claims, contract disaffirmation, avoidance, rescission, and equitable relief.
Last Action: 5/2 – Signed by Governor
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