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Long-form guides, statutory explainers, and board-education articles, written for Florida HOA and condo boards by Edison's team. New articles every month.

Florida Compliance

Florida HOA Laws: What Every Board Member Needs to Know in 2026

A board-first map of Florida's Chapter 720: director certification, meeting and voting rules, fines, records, and the few things that actually changed in 2026, each tied to its statute section.

14 min read · September 2026
Financial Management

HOA Special Assessments in Florida: What the Law Allows and What to Try First

Sometimes a special assessment is the responsible call, but Florida law and your governing documents set the terms. The Chapter 720 notice and approval rules, the alternatives to weigh first, and how to explain the charge before it reaches a statement.

11 min read · September 2026
Financial Management

How to Prepare an HOA Budget: A Board's Step-by-Step Guide

Budget season doesn't have to be the hardest thing your board does all year. A step-by-step guide to preparing an HOA budget, from funding reserves to setting dues, plus the Florida requirements and the backwards-planning method that keeps every deadline calm.

8 min read · August 5, 2026
Financial Management

HOA Reserve Study: What Florida Boards Need to Know

What is an HOA reserve study and why does Florida law require one? Learn what boards need to know about reserve studies, costs, and funding requirements.

10 min read · May 20, 2026
Florida Compliance

Florida Milestone Inspection Guide (SB-4D)

What Senate Bill 4D requires, when it triggers, and how Florida condo boards coordinate the work, by Phase 1 and Phase 2.

2 min read · April 2026
Financial Management

HOA Audit: What It Is, When It's Required, and How to Prepare

An HOA audit confirms your community's finances are accurate, transparent, and compliant with Florida law. Learn what's required based on your association's revenue, what documents to prepare, and how strong year-round financial management makes the process faster and less expensive for your board.

9 min read · March 16, 2026
For Boards

HOA Board Member Responsibilities

Fiduciary duty, Florida board certification, and what board members actually owe their communities, and themselves.

2 min read · March 2026
For Boards

HOA Bylaws vs CC&Rs: Key Differences Explained

Board members often reach for the wrong document when a decision needs to be made quickly. Understanding the difference between HOA bylaws and CC&Rs — and knowing which one governs your situation — is how volunteer leaders make confident, defensible decisions.

8 min read · February 4, 2026
For Boards

Unenforceable HOA Rules in Florida

Just because a rule is on the books doesn't mean a court will uphold it. What Florida law says about which HOA rules stick, and which don't.

2 min read · February 2026
For Boards

Condo Association vs HOA: Which Are You?

Different statutes, different governing documents, different rules. A quick decision tree for boards who aren't sure which framework applies.

2 min read · January 2026
Financial Management

HOA Management Fees: What Boards Actually Pay

What's standard, what's premium, and how to read a management proposal without losing the plot.

2 min read · January 2026
Local Authority

Best HOA Management Companies in Orlando: An Honest Field Guide

Written for boards comparing options. What to look for, what to watch out for, and how Edison stacks up, without disparaging competitors.

2 min read · December 2025