New Legislation: construction defects, insurer accountability, property insurance, homeowners association bill of rights, flags and storage.
Summary of New Legislation Impacting Florida Community Associations (2023 Legislation)
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Summary of House Bill 919 (2023 Legislation): The Homeowners’ Associations Bill of Rights
Read more about the so-called “Homeowners Association Bill of Rights”
Summary of House Bill 437 (2023 Legislation): Storage of items out of view & the right to display flags
Florida’s Legislature felt compelled to address the storage of RVs, boats, etc., and flag displays during this legislative session.
Summary of Senate Bill 154 (2023 Legislation): Milestone inspections, reserve studies and reserve funding
Review RPG Law’s summary of Senate Bill 154 – the so-called “Surfside Law Glitch Bill” or “Senate Bill 4-D Glitch Bill”
Can Your Community Prohibit Guns?
Florida will soon allow individuals to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Are rules prohibiting concealed carry on association property enforceable?
New Law Shortens Time Period for Filing Construction Defect Claims – Senate Bill 360
SB 360 is the next wave of so-called “tort reform” legislation. The latest target: construction defect claims.
New Legislation – House Bill 837 – Florida Tort Reform (Negligence Claims / Insurance Company Bad Faith)
According to Governor DeSantis, HB 837 is intended to “decrease frivolous lawsuits and prevent predatory practices of trial attorneys that prey on hardworking Floridians.” But what does it mean for community associations?
Senate Bill 4-D: Milestone Inspection Flow Chart
Use this milestone inspection flowchart to determine the operative inspection deadlines imposed by SB 4D.
Senate Bill 4D – Does the Structural Reserve Funding Requirement Apply to All Buildings Regardless of Size?
The DBPR does not consider the “3 story or higher” qualifier to be applicable to the structural reserve funding requirements contained in Senate Bill 4-D.
Condominium and Cooperative Checklist – Upcoming Deadlines (SB 4-D, Sprinkler Systems, Emergency Life Safety Systems, and Radio Enhancement) (Rev. 11-28-22)
Use this checklist to keep track of upcoming deadlines that may be applicable to your condominium or cooperative building(s).