HB 653: Homeowners' Associations
GENERAL BILL by Cortes, J.
Homeowners' Associations; Renames Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, & Mobile Homes & Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, & Mobile Homes Trust Fund; provides that Legislature reserves power to amend or repeal ch. 720, F.S.; requires that homeowners' associations be governed by such amendment or repeal; authorizes division to investigate certain complaints and conduct certain investigations; requires division to adopt penalty guidelines; provides homeowners' association fees; requires written notice of certain board meetings; authorizes homeowners' association to impose certain fines; revises annual meeting requirements; provides requirements for voting by general & limited proxy and board elections & vacancies; revises applicability of certain provisions that relate to transition of association control in community.
Last Action: 3/11/2016 House - Died in Business and Professions Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2015 | House |
• Filed |
| 11/23/2015 | House |
• Referred to Business and Professions Subcommittee; Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee; Regulatory Affairs Committee -HJ 57 |
| 1/12/2016 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 57 |
| 3/11/2016 | House |
• Died in Business and Professions Subcommittee |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 1502 | Homeowners’ Associations | Soto | Similar |
Last Action: 3/11/2016 S Died in Regulated Industries
Location: In committee/council (RI) |
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No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (51)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 20.165 | Department of Business and Professional Regulation. | Page 3 (pdf) |
| 73.073 | Eminent domain procedure with respect to condominium common elements. | Page 36 (pdf) |
| 192.037 | Fee timeshare real property; taxes and assessments; escrow. | Page 38 (pdf) |
| 213.053 | Confidentiality and information sharing. | Page 38 (pdf) |
| 326.002 | Definitions. | Page 39 (pdf) |
| 326.006 | Powers and duties of division. | Page 39 (pdf) |
| 380.0651 | Statewide guidelines and standards. | Page 41 (pdf) |
| 455.116 | Regulation trust funds. | Page 42 (pdf) |
| 475.455 | Exchange of disciplinary information. | Page 43 (pdf) |
| 509.512 | Timeshare plan developer and exchange company exemption. | Page 43 (pdf) |
| 559.935 | Exemptions. | Page 43 (pdf) |
| 718.103 | Definitions. | Page 45 (pdf) |
| 718.105 | Recording of declaration. | Page 45 (pdf) |
| 718.1255 | Alternative dispute resolution; voluntary mediation; mandatory nonbinding arbitration; legislative findings. | Page 46 (pdf) |
| 718.501 | Authority, responsibility, and duties of Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes. | Page 53 (pdf) |
| 718.5011 | Ombudsman; appointment; administration. | Page 65 (pdf) |
| 718.502 | Filing prior to sale or lease. | Page 65 (pdf) |
| 718.503 | Developer disclosure prior to sale; nondeveloper unit owner disclosure prior to sale; voidability. | Page 66 (pdf) |
| 718.504 | Prospectus or offering circular. | Page 69 (pdf) |
| 718.508 | Regulation by Division of Hotels and Restaurants. | Page 89 (pdf) |
| 718.509 | Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes Trust Fund. | Page 4 (pdf) |
| 718.608 | Notice of intended conversion; time of delivery; content. | Page 89 (pdf) |
| 719.103 | Definitions. | Page 92 (pdf) |
| 719.1255 | Alternative resolution of disputes. | Page 93 (pdf) |
| 719.501 | Powers and duties of Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes. | Page 93 (pdf) |
| 719.502 | Filing prior to sale or lease. | Page 101 (pdf) |
| 719.504 | Prospectus or offering circular. | Page 102 (pdf) |
| 719.508 | Regulation by Division of Hotels and Restaurants. | Page 121 (pdf) |
| 719.608 | Notice of intended conversion; time of delivery; content. | Page 121 (pdf) |
| 720.301 | Definitions. | Page 5 (pdf) |
| 720.3011 | Page 5 (pdf) | |
| 720.302 | Purposes, scope, and application. | Page 5 (pdf) |
| 720.3021 | Page 7 (pdf) | |
| 720.3022 | Page 10 (pdf) | |
| 720.3023 | Page 19 (pdf) | |
| 720.3029 | Page 20 (pdf) | |
| 720.303 | Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting; association funds; recalls. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 720.305 | Obligations of members; remedies at law or in equity; levy of fines and suspension of use rights. | Page 23 (pdf) |
| 720.306 | Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments. | Page 24 (pdf) |
| 720.307 | Transition of association control in a community. | Page 36 (pdf) |
| 721.05 | Definitions. | Page 124 (pdf) |
| 721.07 | Public offering statement. | Page 124 (pdf) |
| 721.08 | Escrow accounts; nondisturbance instruments; alternate security arrangements; transfer of legal title. | Page 128 (pdf) |
| 721.26 | Regulation by division. | Page 129 (pdf) |
| 721.28 | Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes Trust Fund. | Page 130 (pdf) |
| 721.301 | Florida Timesharing, Vacation Club, and Hospitality Program. | Page 130 (pdf) |
| 723.003 | Definitions. | Page 131 (pdf) |
| 723.006 | Powers and duties of division. | Page 131 (pdf) |
| 723.009 | Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes Trust Fund. | Page 133 (pdf) |
| 723.0611 | Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. | Page 133 (pdf) |
| 723.1255 | Alternative resolution of recall disputes. | Page 133 (pdf) |
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