Important Links & Resources
Information and resource material is crucial for the effective operations of Community Associations and Management Companies. On this page, Clayton & McCulloh has put together important resources and links that will assist you in your role as a Community Association Board Member or Committee Person or a Property Manager. The links are organized by different categories.
Florida State Government
Florida House of Representatives
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
- Division of Corporations – Find a Community Association by Legal Name. Use this link to find out the legal name of a community association (or any corporation in Florida), their principal address, registered agent, and their Board of Directors. http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/ByName
- Division of Corporations – Find a Board Member or registered agent by name of any corporation in the State of Florida. http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/ByOfficerOrRegisteredAgent
- Licensed Community Associations Managers – Search for licensed community association managers and management companies information such as status of license, if any complaints had been against an individual with the State and the status of such action, and if the individual holds any other licenses. www.myfloridalicense.com
Florida Sexual Offender Registry – This web-site identifies the sex offenders in your area.
Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers - The Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers duties relate to licensure examination, continuing education requirements, continuing education providers, fees and professional practice standards relative to the Community Association Manager profession.
Florida Statutes
§468 – Community Association Management - This Chapter of the Florida Statutes is one of the chapters governing community association management.
§617 – Non-profit Corporations - This Chapter of the Florida Statutes is one of the chapters governing community associations.
§718 - Condominium Associations – The Florida laws governing condominium associations.
§719 - Cooperatives – The Florida laws governing cooperatives.
§720 – Homeowners Associations - The Florida laws governing homeowner associations.
§721 – Time Shares – The Florida laws governing time shares.
§723 - Mobile Home Parks – The Florida laws governing mobile home parks.
§558 – Construction Defects – The Florida laws governing constructions in community associations building and other related structures.
County Government
County Appraisers: Depending upon the County, there may a large variety of information available on your County Appraiser’s web-site. Generally, each web-site will provide you the appraised values, homestead status, name and tax address for current owner, record owners, and whether the property is current on it tax bills.
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Organizations for Community Associations
There are numerous non-profit organizations that have been created to address the needs of Community Associations. Below is a partial listing of some of these organizations. If your organization would like to be considered for publication on our web-site, please select this link to complete an application.
Suncoast Chapter of Community Associations Institute, Inc. | |
Area Serviced: | Western Central Florida Counties including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco. |
Meeting Location: | Marriott Hotel – 12600 Roosevelt Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL (unless Stated otherwise) |
When they meet: | Twice a month |
About the Organization: | The Suncoast Chapter of CAI serves the educational, business and networking needs of community associations in the Tampa Bay area. Members include condominium, cooperative and homeowner associations as well as those who provide services and products to associations. The Suncoast Chapter has approximately 850 members including nearly 300 community associations and individual homeowners, 280 businesses and 230 managers and management companies. The chapter is one of 60 chapters in the country. |
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Condominium and Homeowners Association of Indian River County, Inc. (CHAIR) | |
Area Serviced: | Indian River County |
Meeting Location: | Vero Beach Community Center – 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach |
When they meet: | Second Tuesday of the month from October-November and January-March |
About the Organization: | This group is an organization based in Vero Beach and is open to the public. |
Web-Site or Contact Information: | None. For more information, please call Wendy Cowan at (772) 569-9853. |
Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Inc. (CNC) | |
Area Serviced: | Clearwater, FL |
Meeting Location: | Salvation Army – 1521 Druid Road, Clearwater, FL 33756 |
When they meet: | First Wednesday of the Month |
About the Organization: | Our mission is to advocate on behalf of neighborhoods in the City of Clearwater at the city, country, and state legal and to provide information that enables citizens to make educated decisions regarding issues that have a direct impact on their quality of life. |
Web-Site or Contact Information: | https://clearwatercoalition.sharepoint.com/Pages/default.aspx |
Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations of Sarasota, Inc. (CONA) | |
Area Serviced: | Sarasota, FL |
Meeting Location: | Sarasota Garden Club – 1131 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, FL |
When they meet: | Second Monday of the Month |
About the Organization: | CONA is a coalition of over 70 neighborhoods, condominiums, homeowner, and civic associations plus individuals dedicated to working to protect neighborhood interests and providing a voice for all neighborhoods in Sarasota County |
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East Pasco Resident Owned Communities, Inc. (EPROC) | |
Area Serviced: | Pasco County |
Meeting Location: | Varies by Month |
When they meet: | Second or Third Friday of the Month |
About the Organization: | Formed in 2010, the EPROC is a group made up of resident-owned communities in Pasco County. It provides educational opportunities for its members and a forum to share experiences and exchange ideas and information with other communities. We have had discussions on HOPA (the 55 and Older statute), pet management and enforcement of rules and deed restrictions, just to name a few. |
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Federation of Manatee County Community Associations, Inc. (FMCCA) | |
Area Serviced: | Manatee County |
Meeting Location: | Synovus Bank – 2520 Manatee Blvd., Bradenton, FL |
When they meet: | Third Thursday of every month |
About the Organization: | Formed in 1964 because a few farsighted individuals believed that the Community Associations could best contribute to society as a whole if they became knowledgeable about local government and projects. It was felt then, as well as now, that responsible citizens should be interested and involved in those things that reflect the needs and wishes of the citizenry. It recognized that not every Community Association had the time, energy and resources to dig into all facets of local government and those issues that affected their daily lives. |
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Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida, Inc. (FMO) | |
Area Serviced: | Statewide |
Meeting Location: | Varies by District |
When they meet: | Varies by District |
About the Organization: | FMO is a statewide, consumer advocacy association dedicated to protecting the rights and interests and enriching the lifestyles of manufactured home owners. |
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Mid Florida Resident Owned Communities Association, Inc. (MID FL ROC) | |
Area Serviced: | Lake, Sumter and North Orange Counties |
Meeting Location: | Varies per meeting |
When they meet: | Last Tuesday of the Month |
About the Organization: | Represents resident owned manufactured home communities in Sumter, Lake and North Orange counties. |
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