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Expert insights on HOA and condominium financial management
Civil Code 5300: California's Annual Budget Report Deadline
California HOAs must distribute the annual budget report 30 to 90 days before fiscal year-end. Here's the window, the 12 required items, and the mistakes to avoid.
Florida Condo Budget SIRS Reserves: No More Waivers
Florida condo owners can no longer waive reserves for SIRS components. Here's what 718.112(2)(f) still allows, how to fund it, and how Chapter 720 HOAs differ.
RCW 64.90.545: Washington's HOA Reserve Study Requirement
RCW 64.90.545 requires most Washington associations, including many pre-2018 HOAs, to keep an annually updated reserve study. Here's who's exempt and what the study must contain.
RCW 64.90.525 Budget Ratification: A 2026 Guide for Pre-2018 HOAs
How Washington's RCW 64.90.525 budget ratification works for older HOAs and condos: the 30-day and 14-to-50-day clocks, required reserve disclosures, special assessments, and what happens if owners reject the budget.
Florida HOA Laws in 2026: HB 913 in Force, HB 797 and HB 803 — and the Chapter 720 vs. 718 Rules Every Board Should Know
Florida HOA laws in 2026: Chapter 720 and 718 section by section — HB 913, HB 797, HB 803, fines, reserves, collections, estoppel fees and audit tiers.
Arizona HOA Laws in 2026: What Changes on September 12 — and the A.R.S. Title 33 Rules Every Board Should Know
Four Arizona HOA and condo laws take effect September 12, 2026. A section-by-section A.R.S. Title 33 guide — collections, fines, resale, audits, elections.
RCW 64.90.485 After SB 5686: Washington HOA Delinquency Notices, Fee Caps and Foreclosure in 2026
Since Jan 1, 2026 RCW 64.90.485 requires a 30-day delinquency notice, a 15-day standstill, $10 and $50-or-5% fee caps and a $2,000 foreclosure floor.
Washington HOA Laws in 2026: The Complete WUCIOA Guide
Washington HOA and condo law is chapter 64.90 RCW. A section-by-section WUCIOA guide for 2026 — meetings, money, collections, reserves, resale, 2028.
The HOA Master Budget: A Comprehensive Guide for Board Members
A well-crafted HOA master budget is essential for financial transparency, legal compliance, and long-term community health. Learn the key components every board member needs to know.