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2018 Legislative Session Preview

The 2018 Legislative Session is scheduled to begin on January 9, 2018, and end on March 9, 2018.  The following are some of the bills that have been filed that, if passed, will have an impact on community associations.

MyCondoNeedsAWebsite.com

In less than a year, condominium associations with 150 or more units (that do not manage a timeshare) will be required to have a website for the purpose of posting digital copies of certain official records so members can access …

Community Update – December 2017

In this Issue

As we turn the corner into 2018, many associations are planning for the needs and demands of a new year. This includes …

Review of New Legislation Continues – Part 3

Today’s column is the third installment of our annual review of community association legislation. In the first two installments, we covered the requirements for “estoppel certificates.” Today, we will look at House Bill 1237, which contains some significant changes. HB …

Review of New Legislation – Part 1

Today begins our annual review of legislation affecting community associations in Florida. Today’s topic, “estoppel certificates.”

On June 14, 2017, Governor Scott signed SB 398, which amends Chapters 718 (condominiums), 719 (cooperatives), and 720 (homeowners’ associations) and which …

ELSS Bill Vetoed, Condominium Bill Approved, & Final Report on Community Association Bills for 2017 Session

Governor Rick Scott has now taken action on all of the community association bills that passed during the 2017 legislative session.

HB 653, Relating to Community Associations, was Vetoed.  Among other things, the bill would have allowed high …

Estoppel Bill Approved by Governor and Remaining Community Association Bills Presented to the Governor

Yesterday, the Governor approved SB 398, Relating to Estoppel Certificates.  The effective date of the new law is July 1, 2017.  If you would like to hear more about the estoppel bill, please watch the video or read the summary …

Summary of Bill HB 653, Impacting Condominiums, Cooperatives, and Homeowners’ Associations

HB 653 (SB 744), sponsored by Representative Moraitis, passed the Florida Legislature but as of today, it has not yet been sent to the Governor for consideration.  When a bill is sent to the Governor, he has fifteen (15) days …

Summary of HB 1237, Relating to Condominiums

HB 1237 (SB 1246), sponsored by Rep. Diaz and Sen. Garcia and Sen. Rodriguez, passed the House and Senate this week and now heads to the Governor for consideration.  If approved by the Governor, the new law will be effective …

What Bills are Most Likely to Pass in the 2017 Legislative Session?

There are two weeks left in the 2017 Legislative Session—assuming it ends on time. Of the many different community association bills that were filed at the beginning of session, the following four (4) sets of bills are the ones that …