{"id":295601,"date":"2026-06-04T09:34:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/295601\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T09:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:34:10","slug":"this-is-not-new-york-florida-hoa-relents-after-pressure-mounts-over-new-policy-ag-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/295601\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018This is not New York:\u2019 Florida HOA relents after pressure mounts over new policy, AG says"},"content":{"rendered":"

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. \u2013 After putting pressure on a Florida HOA to change a new rule<\/a>, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Wednesday night that the group had finally relented.<\/p>\n

Last month, Uthmeier shared a notice that he sent to the HOA, identified as Tradition Community Association, Inc.<\/a>, in Port St. Lucie.<\/p>\n

In the initial notice, Uthmeier said the HOA had unanimously resolved that \u201cno person shall carry or possess any firearm or other weapon, whether opened or concealed, on any Common Area owned or maintained by the Association.\u201d<\/p>\n

Notice sent to Tradition Community Association by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (Public Record)<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Uthmeier explained that the new rule applies to everyone \u2014 owners and guests alike \u2014 when they\u2019re in common areas like the town hall, splash pad, or dog park.<\/p>\n

However, the attorney general also claimed that this violates Florida state statutes<\/a>, which provide that employers discriminate against employees or expel customers for exercising their Second Amendment rights.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not New York or California,\u201d he wrote. \u201cIn Florida, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Per the notice, Uthmeier argued that residents and guests are considered \u201cinvitees\u201d under that law, meaning the HOA isn\u2019t legally allowed to expel them simply for bearing arms.<\/p>\n

[RELATED: Uthmeier announces new \u2018first-in-the-nation\u2019 lawsuit]<\/p>\n

As such, he demanded that the HOA certify to him in writing by Monday that the rule would no longer be enforced. Otherwise, Uthmeier said, his office would take \u201cappropriate action to enforce the law.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, though, Uthmeier announced that the HOA had agreed to stop enforcing the provision.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are working with the Association to ensure this policy change is permanent and complies with FL law,\u201d he wrote. \u201cFor others who\u2019ve reached out about their HOAs, don\u2019t worry, we hear you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tradition Community Association agreed to stop enforcing its unlawful firearm ban in common areas. We are working with the Association to ensure this policy change is permanent and complies with FL law.<\/p>\n

For others who\u2019ve reached out about their HOAs, don\u2019t worry, we hear you. https:\/\/t.co\/X031UjnGCf<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) June 4, 2026<\/a> Breaking News Alerts<\/p>\n

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