Reaching for a bigger "hammer," condominium associations want new legislation that will give them more control over delinquent units.

Bolstering the power and reach of Florida's condominium associations, a new state law allows the groups to collect rent from tenants.

Senate Bill 1196, signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Charlie Crist, empowers condo associations to collect rent money directly from tenants in units of delinquent owners.