Cowan Boyd, PLLC

11/27/2025

🦃 Warm Thanksgiving Wishes From Our Firm to Yours🍁

As we gather with gratitude this season, we’re reminded of the warmth that strong communities bring - much like a glowing fireplace shared with family and friends.

To the incredible community associations and boards we proudly serve in Southwest Florida, thank you for your trust and the opportunity to support your neighborhood. Your dedication to serving your communities is something we’re truly grateful for.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with comfort, joy, and the warmth of togetherness.

From our family to yours, your friends at Cowan Boyd.

09/24/2025

Florida condominium associations must register with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”) by October 1, 2025. This requirement, created by House Bill 913 and now part of Florida Statutes §718.501(3) is designed to improve transparency and oversight.

What Condominium Associations Must Do:

1. Create and maintain an online DBPR account
2. Submit required association and building information, including:

•Association name, mailing address, board members’ names/titles, and community association manager’s contact information
•Building details (age, number of units, number of stories, and any common element construction commenced within the calendar year)
•Assessment rates, reserves, and special assessments
•Association website link (if applicable)
•Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) status
•Names of financial institutions holding association accounts

IMPORTANT: Any updates to this information must be entered into the DBPR portal within 30 days.

Contact us at [email protected] with questions.

02/10/2025

☕️ Supporting Local, One Cup at a Time! ⚖️

At Cowan Boyd, we believe that strong communities are built on local businesses supporting each other. That’s why we love grabbing our morning coffee from .co &

Whether it’s a caffeine boost before a big meeting or a spot for casual client chats, we’re proud to support our fellow Naples businesses.

Tag your favorite local coffee shop in the comments and let’s keep supporting local businesses together!

12/26/2024

Have you filed your beneficial ownership information (BOI) with FinCEN yet? Contact our firm if you or your community have any questions about the CTA filing requirements and deadlines. www.cowanboyd.com / 239.427.3646

12/26/2024

Have you filed your beneficial ownership information (BOI) with FinCEN yet? Contact our firm if you or your community has any questions about the CTA filing requirements and deadlines.

04/19/2024

With season winding down, now is a great time to consider amending your community's documents. Updating your community documents is important to stay relevant and compliant with current state regulations - including new legal requirements for condos and HOAs that go into effect July 1, 2024. For more information, email [email protected] to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys today!

239-427-3646
www.cowanboyd.com

04/08/2024

NOTICE TO BOARD MEMBERS: Make sure you know how the Corporate Transparency Act or “CTA” will affect your community association. For clarity on the CTA, including the need for community associations to comply with reporting requirements following the recent federal ruling, contact our office at [email protected].

239-427-3646
www.cowanboyd.com

03/26/2024

03/15/2024

Your Community. Our Advocacy. Contact Cowan Boyd today to discuss how we can help your Condo/HOA Board with all of your community's legal needs.

239-427-3646
cowanboyd.com