HB 667: Community Associations
GENERAL BILL by Cortes, J.
Community Associations; Renames Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, & Mobile Homes as Division of Common Interest Communities; revises & provides provisions relating to community associations; repeals chapters 719 & 720, F.S., relating to cooperatives & homeowners' associations, respectively.
Effective Date: 7/1/2016
Last Action: 3/11/2016 House - Died in Business and Professions Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/11/2016 House - Died in Business and Professions Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 11/16/2015 House • Filed
11/23/2015 House • Referred to Business and Professions Subcommittee; Civil Justice Subcommittee; Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee; Regulatory Affairs Committee -HJ 59
1/12/2016 House • Introduced -HJ 58
3/11/2016 House • Died in Business and Professions Subcommittee
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HB 667, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 11/16/2015 at 12:33 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (5)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1532 Community Associations Soto Similar Last Action: 3/11/2016 S Died in Regulated Industries
Location: In committee/council (RI)
H 1405 (c2) Community Associations Bracy Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died on Calendar
Location: On 2nd Reading Calendar
S 1050 (c2) Department of Business and Professional Regulation Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
Location: On Special Order Calendar
S 1292 (c1) Community Associations Ring Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 S Died in Judiciary
Location: In committee/council (JU)
S 1526 Homeowners’ Associations Bullard Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 S Died in Regulated Industries
Location: In committee/council (RI)
Citations - Statutes (226)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 20.165 Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Page 5 (pdf) 34.01 Jurisdiction of county court. Page 6 (pdf) 73.073 Eminent domain procedure with respect to condominium common elements. Page 6 (pdf) 192.037 Fee timeshare real property; taxes and assessments; escrow. Page 7 (pdf) 193.023 Duties of the property appraiser in making assessments. Page 8 (pdf) 194.181 Parties to a tax suit. Page 8 (pdf) 201.02 Tax on deeds and other instruments relating to real property or interests in real property. Page 9 (pdf) 213.053 Confidentiality and information sharing. Page 9 (pdf) 316.006 Jurisdiction. Page 10 (pdf) 316.2127 Operation of utility vehicles on certain roadways by homeowners’ associations. Page 13 (pdf) 326.002 Definitions. Page 16 (pdf) 326.006 Powers and duties of division. Page 16 (pdf) 373.62 Water conservation; automatic sprinkler systems. Page 18 (pdf) 380.0651 Statewide guidelines and standards. Page 19 (pdf) 418.22 Powers of recreation districts. Page 20 (pdf) 455.116 Regulation trust funds. Page 22 (pdf) 468.436 Disciplinary proceedings. Page 22 (pdf) 475.455 Exchange of disciplinary information. Page 23 (pdf) 509.512 Timeshare plan developer and exchange company exemption. Page 23 (pdf) 558.002 Definitions. Page 23 (pdf) 559.935 Exemptions. Page 24 (pdf) 617.01401 Definitions. Page 24 (pdf) 617.0505 Distributions; exceptions. Page 24 (pdf) 617.0601 Members, generally. Page 25 (pdf) 617.0701 Meetings of members, generally; failure to hold annual meeting; special meeting; consent to corporate actions without meetings; waiver of notice of meetings. Page 25 (pdf) 617.0721 Voting by members. Page 26 (pdf) 617.0802 Qualifications of directors. Page 26 (pdf) 617.0808 Removal of directors. Page 27 (pdf) 617.0831 Indemnification and liability of officers, directors, employees, and agents. Page 27 (pdf) 617.1606 Access to records. Page 28 (pdf) 617.1703 Application of chapter. Page 28 (pdf) 624.462 Commercial self-insurance funds. Page 28 (pdf) 689.28 Prohibition against transfer fee covenants. Page 30 (pdf) 702.09 Definitions. Page 33 (pdf) 712.01 Definitions. Page 33 (pdf) 712.11 Covenant revitalization. Page 33 (pdf) 718.101 Short title. Page 34 (pdf) 718.102 Purposes. Page 34 (pdf) 718.103 Definitions. Page 35 (pdf) 718.1035 Power of attorney; compliance with chapter. Page 45 (pdf) 718.104 Creation of condominiums; contents of declaration. Page 46 (pdf) 718.1045 Timeshare estates; limitation on creation. Page 54 (pdf) 718.105 Recording of declaration. Page 54 (pdf) 718.106 Condominium parcels; appurtenances; possession and enjoyment. Page 57 (pdf) 718.107 Restraint upon separation and partition of common elements. Page 59 (pdf) 718.108 Common elements. Page 60 (pdf) 718.1085 Certain regulations not to be retroactively applied. Page 61 (pdf) 718.109 Legal description of condominium parcels. Page 62 (pdf) 718.110 Amendment of declaration; correction of error or omission in declaration by circuit court. Page 63 (pdf) 718.111 The association. Page 75 (pdf) 718.112 Bylaws. Page 115 (pdf) 718.1124 Failure to fill vacancies on board of administration sufficient to constitute a quorum; appointment of receiver upon petition of unit owner. Page 161 (pdf) 718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 163 (pdf) 718.114 Association powers. Page 172 (pdf) 718.115 Common expenses and common surplus. Page 173 (pdf) 718.116 Assessments; liability; lien and priority; interest; collection. Page 182 (pdf) 718.117 Termination of condominium. Page 200 (pdf) 718.118 Equitable relief. Page 221 (pdf) 718.119 Limitation of liability. Page 222 (pdf) 718.120 Separate taxation of condominium parcels; survival of declaration after tax sale; assessment of timeshare estates. Page 222 (pdf) 718.121 Liens. Page 224 (pdf) 718.122 Unconscionability of certain leases; rebuttable presumption. Page 227 (pdf) 718.1224 Prohibition against SLAPP suits. Page 230 (pdf) 718.123 Right of owners to peaceably assemble. Page 233 (pdf) 718.1232 Cable television service; resident’s right to access without extra charge. Page 234 (pdf) 718.124 Limitation on actions by association. Page 235 (pdf) 718.125 Attorney’s fees. Page 235 (pdf) 718.1255 Alternative dispute resolution; voluntary mediation; mandatory nonbinding arbitration; legislative findings. Page 236 (pdf) 718.1256 Condominiums as residential property. Page 245 (pdf) 718.1265 Association emergency powers. Page 245 (pdf) 718.127 Receivership notification. Page 249 (pdf) 718.129 Page 249 (pdf) 718.202 Sales or reservation deposits prior to closing. Page 249 (pdf) 718.203 Warranties. Page 255 (pdf) 718.301 Transfer of association control; claims of defect by association. Page 258 (pdf) 718.302 Agreements entered into by the association. Page 267 (pdf) 718.3025 Agreements for operation, maintenance, or management of condominiums; specific requirements. Page 272 (pdf) 718.3026 Contracts for products and services; in writing; bids; exceptions. Page 274 (pdf) 718.303 Obligations of owners and occupants; remedies. Page 276 (pdf) 718.401 Leaseholds. Page 281 (pdf) 718.4015 Condominium leases; escalation clauses. Page 289 (pdf) 718.402 Conversion of existing improvements to condominium. Page 290 (pdf) 718.403 Phase condominiums. Page 291 (pdf) 718.404 Mixed-use condominiums. Page 297 (pdf) 718.405 Multicondominiums; multicondominium associations. Page 298 (pdf) 718.406 Condominiums created within condominium parcels. Page 301 (pdf) 718.501 Authority, responsibility, and duties of Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes. Page 308 (pdf) 718.5011 Ombudsman; appointment; administration. Page 320 (pdf) 718.5012 Ombudsman; powers and duties. Page 322 (pdf) 718.50156 Page 324 (pdf) 718.502 Filing prior to sale or lease. Page 326 (pdf) 718.503 Developer disclosure prior to sale; nondeveloper unit owner disclosure prior to sale; voidability. Page 330 (pdf) 718.504 Prospectus or offering circular. Page 341 (pdf) 718.506 Publication of false and misleading information. Page 363 (pdf) 718.507 Zoning and building laws, ordinances, and regulations. Page 365 (pdf) 718.508 Regulation by Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Page 366 (pdf) 718.509 Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes Trust Fund. Page 367 (pdf) 718.604 Short title. Page 368 (pdf) 718.606 Conversion of existing improvements to condominium; rental agreements. Page 368 (pdf) 718.608 Notice of intended conversion; time of delivery; content. Page 371 (pdf) 718.616 Disclosure of condition of building and estimated replacement costs and notification of municipalities. Page 376 (pdf) 718.618 Converter reserve accounts; warranties. Page 379 (pdf) 718.62 Prohibition of discrimination against nonpurchasing tenants. Page 386 (pdf) 718.621 Rulemaking authority. Page 386 (pdf) 718.701 Short title. Page 387 (pdf), Page 399 (pdf) 718.702 Legislative intent. Page 387 (pdf), Page 399 (pdf) 718.703 Definitions. Page 389 (pdf), Page 399 (pdf) 718.704 Assignment and assumption of developer rights by bulk assignee; bulk buyer. Page 391 (pdf), Page 399 (pdf) 718.705 Board of administration; transfer of control. Page 394 (pdf), Page 399 (pdf) 718.706 Specific provisions pertaining to offering of units by a bulk assignee or bulk buyer. Page 396 (pdf), Page 399 (pdf) 718.707 Time limitation for classification as bulk assignee or bulk buyer. Page 399 (pdf) 718.708 Liability of developers and others. Page 399 (pdf) 719.101 Short title. Page 399 (pdf) 719.102 Purpose. Page 399 (pdf) 719.103 Definitions. Page 399 (pdf) 719.1035 Creation of cooperatives. Page 399 (pdf) 719.104 Cooperatives; access to units; records; financial reports; assessments; purchase of leases. Page 399 (pdf) 719.105 Cooperative parcels; appurtenances; possession and enjoyment. Page 399 (pdf) 719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property. Page 399 (pdf) 719.106 Bylaws; cooperative ownership. Page 399 (pdf) 719.1064 Failure to fill vacancies on board of administration; appointment of receiver upon petition of unit owner. Page 399 (pdf) 719.1065 Power of attorney; compliance with chapter. Page 399 (pdf) 719.107 Common expenses; assessment. Page 399 (pdf) 719.108 Rents and assessments; liability; lien and priority; interest; collection; cooperative ownership. Page 399 (pdf) 719.109 Right of owners to peaceably assemble. Page 399 (pdf) 719.110 Limitation on actions by association. Page 399 (pdf) 719.111 Attorney’s fees. Page 399 (pdf) 719.112 Unconscionability of certain leases; rebuttable presumption. Page 399 (pdf) 719.1124 Failure to fill vacancies on board of administration sufficient to constitute a quorum; appointment of receiver upon petition of unit owner. Page 399 (pdf) 719.114 Separate taxation of cooperative parcels; survival of contractual provisions after tax sale. Page 249 (pdf), Page 399 (pdf) 719.115 Limitation of liability. Page 399 (pdf) 719.1255 Alternative resolution of disputes. Page 400 (pdf) 719.127 Receivership notification. Page 400 (pdf) 719.128 Association emergency powers. Page 400 (pdf) 719.129 Electronic voting. Page 400 (pdf) 719.202 Sales or reservation deposits prior to closing. Page 400 (pdf) 719.203 Warranties. Page 400 (pdf) 719.301 Transfer of association control. Page 400 (pdf) 719.302 Agreements entered into by the association. Page 400 (pdf) 719.3026 Contracts for products and services; in writing; bids; exceptions. Page 400 (pdf) 719.303 Obligations of owners. Page 400 (pdf) 719.304 Association’s right to amend cooperative documents. Page 400 (pdf) 719.401 Leaseholds. Page 400 (pdf) 719.4015 Cooperative leases; escalation clauses. Page 400 (pdf) 719.402 Conversion of existing improvements to cooperative. Page 400 (pdf) 719.403 Phase cooperatives. Page 400 (pdf) 719.501 Powers and duties of Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes. Page 400 (pdf) 719.502 Filing prior to sale or lease. Page 400 (pdf) 719.503 Disclosure prior to sale. Page 400 (pdf) 719.504 Prospectus or offering circular. Page 400 (pdf) 719.505 Good faith effort to comply. Page 400 (pdf) 719.506 Publication of false and misleading information. Page 400 (pdf) 719.507 Zoning and building laws, ordinances, and regulations. Page 400 (pdf) 719.508 Regulation by Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Page 400 (pdf) 719.604 Short title. Page 400 (pdf) 719.606 Conversion of existing improvements to cooperative; rental agreements. Page 400 (pdf) 719.608 Notice of intended conversion; time of delivery; content. Page 400 (pdf) 719.61 Notices. Page 400 (pdf) 719.612 Right of first refusal. Page 400 (pdf) 719.614 Economic information to be provided. Page 400 (pdf) 719.616 Disclosure of condition of building and estimated replacement costs. Page 400 (pdf) 719.618 Converter reserve accounts; warranties. Page 400 (pdf) 719.62 Prohibition of discrimination against nonpurchasing tenants. Page 400 (pdf) 719.621 Rulemaking authority. Page 400 (pdf) 719.622 Saving clause. Page 400 (pdf) 720.301 Definitions. Page 400 (pdf) 720.3015 Short title. Page 400 (pdf) 720.302 Purposes, scope, and application. Page 400 (pdf) 720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting; association funds; recalls. Page 400 (pdf) 720.3033 Officers and directors. Page 400 (pdf) 720.3035 Architectural control covenants; parcel owner improvements; rights and privileges. Page 400 (pdf) 720.304 Right of owners to peaceably assemble; display of flag; SLAPP suits prohibited. Page 400 (pdf) 720.305 Obligations of members; remedies at law or in equity; levy of fines and suspension of use rights. Page 400 (pdf) 720.3053 Failure to fill vacancies on board of directors sufficient to constitute a quorum; appointment of receiver upon petition of member. Page 400 (pdf) 720.3055 Contracts for products and services; in writing; bids; exceptions. Page 400 (pdf) 720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments. Page 400 (pdf) 720.307 Transition of association control in a community. Page 400 (pdf) 720.3075 Prohibited clauses in association documents. Page 400 (pdf) 720.308 Assessments and charges. Page 400 (pdf) 720.3085 Payment for assessments; lien claims. Page 400 (pdf) 720.30851 Estoppel certificates. Page 400 (pdf) 720.3086 Financial report. Page 400 (pdf) 720.309 Agreements entered into by the association. Page 400 (pdf) 720.31 Recreational leaseholds; right to acquire; escalation clauses. Page 400 (pdf) 720.311 Dispute resolution. Page 400 (pdf) 720.312 Declaration of covenants; survival after tax deed or foreclosure. Page 400 (pdf) 720.313 Receivership notification. Page 400 (pdf) 720.315 Passage of special assessments. Page 400 (pdf) 720.316 Association emergency powers. Page 400 (pdf) 720.317 Electronic voting. Page 400 (pdf) 720.401 Prospective purchasers subject to association membership requirement; disclosure required; covenants; assessments; contract cancellation. Page 400 (pdf) 720.402 Publication of false and misleading information. Page 400 (pdf) 720.403 Preservation of residential communities; revival of declaration of covenants. Page 400 (pdf) 720.404 Eligible residential communities; requirements for revival of declaration. Page 400 (pdf) 720.405 Organizing committee; parcel owner approval. Page 400 (pdf) 720.406 Department of Economic Opportunity; submission; review and determination. Page 400 (pdf) 720.407 Recording; notice of recording; applicability and effective date. Page 400 (pdf) 721.03 Scope of chapter. Page 400 (pdf) 721.05 Definitions. Page 403 (pdf) 721.07 Public offering statement. Page 404 (pdf) 721.08 Escrow accounts; nondisturbance instruments; alternate security arrangements; transfer of legal title. Page 408 (pdf) 721.13 Management. Page 409 (pdf) 721.14 Discharge of managing entity. Page 417 (pdf) 721.15 Assessments for common expenses. Page 417 (pdf) 721.16 Liens for overdue assessments; liens for labor performed on, or materials furnished to, a timeshare unit. Page 419 (pdf) 721.165 Insurance. Page 420 (pdf) 721.17 Transfer of interest; resale transfer agreements. Page 421 (pdf) 721.20 Licensing requirements; suspension or revocation of license; exceptions to applicability; collection of advance fees for listings unlawful. Page 422 (pdf) 721.24 Firesafety. Page 423 (pdf) 721.26 Regulation by division. Page 425 (pdf) 721.28 Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes Trust Fund. Page 431 (pdf) 721.301 Florida Timesharing, Vacation Club, and Hospitality Program. Page 431 (pdf) 721.82 Definitions. Page 432 (pdf) 721.855 Procedure for the trustee foreclosure of assessment liens. Page 432 (pdf) 721.86 Miscellaneous provisions. Page 433 (pdf) 723.003 Definitions. Page 433 (pdf) 723.006 Powers and duties of division. Page 433 (pdf) 723.009 Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes Trust Fund. Page 434 (pdf) 723.0611 Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Page 435 (pdf) 723.073 Conveyance by the association. Page 435 (pdf) 723.0751 Mobile home subdivision homeowners’ association. Page 436 (pdf) 723.078 Bylaws of homeowners’ associations. Page 437 (pdf) 723.079 Powers and duties of homeowners’ association. Page 437 (pdf) 723.0791 Mobile home cooperative homeowners’ associations; elections. Page 437 (pdf) 768.1325 Cardiac Arrest Survival Act; immunity from civil liability. Page 438 (pdf) 849.0931 Bingo authorized; conditions for conduct; permitted uses of proceeds; limitations. Page 439 (pdf)