Are these plain-English summaries legal advice?

No. These pages are plain-English summaries prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation of how a section applies to your specific situation, consult a Florida-licensed attorney.

Where can I read the official Florida statute text?

Every section page links out to the official text at flsenate.gov. The summaries on this site are for reference; the statute itself is the binding authority.

How often are these summaries updated?

Each section page shows a 'Last updated' date matching the most recent CSV import. The Florida Legislature can amend any chapter in any session.

Does SoShiny work for all community associations in Florida?

Yes — and across the United States. Every feature is included on every plan, with the same audit trail, voting, records, and meeting tools your statute requires.

Do you cover statutes for other states?

Yes. SoShiny ships dedicated public statute hubs for Florida, New York, Texas, Arizona, with more states added regularly.

Florida Law

Florida Condo, Co-op & HOA Law — A Plain-English Reference for Board Members

232 sections of Florida community-association law, translated into plain English. Florida has five statutes that touch community associations — Chapter 718 (condos), Chapter 719 (co-ops), Chapter 720 (HOAs), Chapter 617 (nonprofit corporation framework), and Chapter 553 (building construction standards). We’ve translated every section into plain English so board members and homeowners can find what they need without a law degree.

Chapter 718

54 sections · Condominium Act

Plain-English coverage of every section governing the condo structure under Florida Legislature.

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Chapter 719

38 sections · Cooperative Act

Plain-English coverage of every section governing the co-op structure under Florida Legislature.

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Chapter 720

36 sections · Homeowners' Association Act

Plain-English coverage of every section governing the HOA structure under Florida Legislature.

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Chapter 617

60 sections · Corporations Not for Profit

Plain-English coverage of every section governing the nonprofit corporation structure under Florida Legislature.

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Chapter 553

44 sections · Building Construction Standards

Plain-English coverage of every section governing the building structure under Florida Legislature.

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Run your Florida community on a platform built around the statutes.

SoShiny ships statute-aware workflows for every Florida governance regime — bylaws, voting, records, meetings, fines — with the audit trail Florida courts and DBPR expect when a board action is questioned.

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Don’t see your state? SoShiny still works for any U.S. community association — the statute hub is a bonus compliance layer, not a requirement.

Frequently asked

Are these plain-English summaries legal advice?: No. These pages are plain-English summaries prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation of how a section applies to your specific situation, consult a Florida-licensed attorney.
Where can I read the official Florida statute text?: Every section page links out to the official text at flsenate.gov. The summaries on this site are for reference; the statute itself is the binding authority.
How often are these summaries updated?: Each section page shows a 'Last updated' date matching the most recent CSV import. The Florida Legislature can amend any chapter in any session.
Does SoShiny work for all community associations in Florida?: Yes — and across the United States. Every feature is included on every plan, with the same audit trail, voting, records, and meeting tools your statute requires.
Do you cover statutes for other states?: Yes. SoShiny ships dedicated public statute hubs for Florida, New York, Texas, Arizona, with more states added regularly.

Run your community on a platform built around Florida law.

Every feature on every plan. No credit card to start.

Start your Florida association free