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CS/CS/CS/HB 653: Community Associations

GENERAL BILL by Commerce Committee ; Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee ; Careers and Competition Subcommittee ; Moraitis

Community Associations; Requiring certain condominium or cooperative associations to post certain signs or symbols on buildings; prohibiting an officer, director, or manager from soliciting, offering to accept, or accepting a kickback for which consideration has not been provided; revising voting requirements relating to alterations and additions to certain common elements or association property; revising provisions relating to required condominium and cooperative association bylaws, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2017
Last Action: 3/12/2018 House - Veto Message transmitted to Secretary of State
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/6/2017 House • Filed
    2/15/2017 House • Referred to Careers and Competition Subcommittee; Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; Commerce Committee -HJ 80
    3/7/2017 House • Introduced -HJ 80
    3/17/2017 House • On Committee agenda-- Careers and Competition Subcommittee, 03/21/17, 8:00 am, Webster Hall
    3/21/2017 House • CS by Careers and Competition Subcommittee; YEAS 8 NAYS 5 -HJ 452
    3/22/2017 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c)
    3/23/2017 House • CS by Careers and Competition Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 447
    3/24/2017 House • Now in Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee -HJ 458
    • On Committee agenda-- Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee, 03/28/17, 3:30 pm, Sumner Hall
    3/28/2017 House • CS/CS by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee; YEAS 10 NAYS 4 -HJ 521
    3/30/2017 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c)
    • CS/CS by Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 516
    3/31/2017 House • CS referred to Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee; Commerce Committee -HJ 527
    • Now in Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 527
    4/13/2017 House • On Committee agenda-- Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee, 04/17/17, 2:00 pm, Morris Hall
    4/17/2017 House • Favorable by Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 2 -HJ 720
    • Now in Commerce Committee -HJ 720
    4/22/2017 House • On Committee agenda-- Commerce Committee, 04/24/17, 9:00 am, Webster Hall
    4/24/2017 House • CS/CS/CS by- Commerce Committee; YEAS 23 NAYS 3 -HJ 852852
    4/25/2017 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.18(c)
    • Placed on Calendar -HJ 851
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/28/17
    • CS/CS/CS by Commerce Committee read 1st time -HJ 849
    4/28/2017 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 1013
    • Amendment(s) adopted (759395) -HJ 1014
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    5/2/2017 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 1047
    • Amendment(s) adopted (576965) -HJ 1047,1051
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 119 NAYS 0 -HJ 1051
    5/2/2017 Senate • In Messages
    • Referred to Rules -SJ 681
    • Received -SJ 681
    5/3/2017 Senate • Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 724
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 724
    • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 744 -SJ 724
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 724
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 725
    • CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 1 -SJ 725
    5/3/2017 House • Ordered enrolled -HJ 1099
    6/14/2017 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/26/2017 • Vetoed by Governor, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188), HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122)
    1/9/2018 House • Veto Message received (2018 Regular Session) -HJ 9
    3/12/2018 House • Veto Message transmitted to Secretary of State

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 653, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/3/2017 at 6:19 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Careers and Competition Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 7/5/2017 (pdf)

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 744 (e1) Community Associations Passidomo Similar Last Action: 5/3/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188), HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -SJ 724
    H 1237 (er) Condominiums Diaz Compare Last Action: 6/27/2017 Chapter No. 2017-188, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161)
    H 6027 (er) Financial Reporting Williamson Compare Last Action: 6/26/2017 Chapter No. 2017-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188)
    H 7055 (c1) Termination of a Condominium Association Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -HJ 1064
    S 294 (c1) Condominium, Cooperative, and Homeowners’ Associations Bracy Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188) -SJ 629
    S 1520 (er) Termination of a Condominium Association Latvala Compare Last Action: 6/19/2017 Chapter No. 2017-122
    S 1682 (c2) Condominiums Garcia Compare Last Action: 5/1/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188), HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161) -SJ 587

    Citations - Statutes (13)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    633.2225 Page 5 (pdf)
    718.111 The association. Page 6 (pdf)
    718.112 Bylaws. Page 27 (pdf)
    718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 34 (pdf)
    718.117 Termination of condominium. Page 36 (pdf)
    718.707 Time limitation for classification as bulk assignee or bulk buyer. Page 44 (pdf)
    719.104 Cooperatives; access to units; records; financial reports; assessments; purchase of leases. Page 44 (pdf)
    719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property. Page 50 (pdf)
    719.106 Bylaws; cooperative ownership. Page 53 (pdf)
    719.107 Common expenses; assessment. Page 59 (pdf)
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting; association funds; recalls. Page 61 (pdf)
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments. Page 68 (pdf)
    720.3085 Payment for assessments; lien claims. Page 69 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 653, Engrossed 2 Posted 5/2/2017 at 2:57 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 744 (e1) Community Associations Passidomo Similar Last Action: 5/3/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188), HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -SJ 724
    H 1237 (er) Condominiums Diaz Compare Last Action: 6/27/2017 Chapter No. 2017-188, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161)
    H 6027 Financial Reporting Williamson Compare Last Action: 6/26/2017 Chapter No. 2017-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188)
    H 7055 (c1) Termination of a Condominium Association Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -HJ 1064
    S 294 (c1) Condominium, Cooperative, and Homeowners’ Associations Bracy Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188) -SJ 629
    S 1520 (er) Termination of a Condominium Association Latvala Compare Last Action: 6/19/2017 Chapter No. 2017-122
    S 1682 (c2) Condominiums Garcia Compare Last Action: 5/1/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188), HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161) -SJ 587

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/3/2017 11:30 AM Senate 36 Yeas - 1 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (13)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    633.2225 Page 5 (pdf)
    718.111 The association. Page 6 (pdf)
    718.112 Bylaws. Page 27 (pdf)
    718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 34 (pdf)
    718.117 Termination of condominium. Page 36 (pdf)
    718.707 Time limitation for classification as bulk assignee or bulk buyer. Page 44 (pdf)
    719.104 Cooperatives; access to units; records; financial reports; assessments; purchase of leases. Page 44 (pdf)
    719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property. Page 50 (pdf)
    719.106 Bylaws; cooperative ownership. Page 53 (pdf)
    719.107 Common expenses; assessment. Page 59 (pdf)
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting; association funds; recalls. Page 61 (pdf)
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments. Page 68 (pdf)
    720.3085 Payment for assessments; lien claims. Page 69 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 653, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/28/2017 at 6:32 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 6027 Financial Reporting Williamson Compare Last Action: 6/26/2017 Chapter No. 2017-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188)
    H 7055 (c1) Termination of a Condominium Association Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -HJ 1064
    S 294 (c1) Condominium, Cooperative, and Homeowners’ Associations Bracy Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188) -SJ 629
    S 744 (c2) Community Associations Passidomo Compare Last Action: 5/3/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188), HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -SJ 724
    S 1520 (e1) Termination of a Condominium Association Latvala Compare Last Action: 6/19/2017 Chapter No. 2017-122

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    576965 - Amendment
    Remove lines 91-408 and insert:
    Moraitis 5/1/2017
    2:45 PM
    House: Adopted
    5/2/2017
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/2/2017 12:19 PM House 119 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (13)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    633.2225 Page 3 (pdf)
    718.111 The association. Page 4 (pdf)
    718.112 Bylaws. Page 17 (pdf)
    718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 24 (pdf)
    718.117 Termination of condominium. Page 26 (pdf)
    718.707 Time limitation for classification as bulk assignee or bulk buyer. Page 34 (pdf)
    719.104 Cooperatives; access to units; records; financial reports; assessments; purchase of leases. Page 34 (pdf)
    719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property. Page 39 (pdf)
    719.106 Bylaws; cooperative ownership. Page 43 (pdf)
    719.107 Common expenses; assessment. Page 49 (pdf)
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting; association funds; recalls. Page 51 (pdf)
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments. Page 57 (pdf)
    720.3085 Payment for assessments; lien claims. Page 58 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 653, Committee Substitute 3 Posted 4/25/2017 at 3:42 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 6027 Financial Reporting Williamson Compare Last Action: 6/26/2017 Chapter No. 2017-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188)
    H 7055 (c1) Termination of a Condominium Association Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -HJ 1064
    S 294 (c1) Condominium, Cooperative, and Homeowners’ Associations Bracy Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188) -SJ 629
    S 744 (c2) Community Associations Passidomo Compare Last Action: 5/3/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188), HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -SJ 724
    S 1520 (e1) Termination of a Condominium Association Latvala Compare Last Action: 6/19/2017 Chapter No. 2017-122

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    961515 - Amendment
    Remove line 1305 and insert:
    Moraitis 4/26/2017
    2:25 PM
    House: Withdrawn
    4/26/2017
    PDF
    260251 - Amendment
    Remove line 1305 and insert:
    Moraitis 4/26/2017
    3:55 PM
    House: Superseded by Substitute
    4/28/2017
    PDF
    hierarchy 759395 - Substitute Amendment (260251)
    Remove line 1305 and insert:
    Moraitis 4/26/2017
    6:49 PM
    House: Adopted
    4/28/2017
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (13)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    633.2225 Page 3 (pdf)
    718.111 The association. Page 4 (pdf)
    718.112 Bylaws. Page 17 (pdf)
    718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 24 (pdf)
    718.117 Termination of condominium. Page 26 (pdf)
    718.707 Time limitation for classification as bulk assignee or bulk buyer. Page 34 (pdf)
    719.104 Cooperatives; access to units; records; financial reports; assessments; purchase of leases. Page 34 (pdf)
    719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property. Page 39 (pdf)
    719.106 Bylaws; cooperative ownership. Page 43 (pdf)
    719.107 Common expenses; assessment. Page 49 (pdf)
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting; association funds; recalls. Page 51 (pdf)
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments. Page 57 (pdf)
    720.3085 Payment for assessments; lien claims. Page 58 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 653, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 3/30/2017 at 5:08 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 4/17/2017 (pdf)
    Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) 4/25/2017 (pdf)

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 6027 Financial Reporting Williamson Compare Last Action: 6/26/2017 Chapter No. 2017-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188)
    H 7055 (c1) Termination of a Condominium Association Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -HJ 1064
    S 294 (c1) Condominium, Cooperative, and Homeowners’ Associations Bracy Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188) -SJ 629
    S 744 (c2) Community Associations Passidomo Compare Last Action: 5/3/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188), HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -SJ 724
    S 1520 (c1) Termination of a Condominium Association Latvala Compare Last Action: 6/19/2017 Chapter No. 2017-122

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    164967 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Moraitis 4/23/2017
    6:27 PM
    Adopted as Amended
    4/24/2017
    PDF
    hierarchy 145541 - Amendment to Amendment (164967)
    Remove line 95 of the amendment and insert:
    Avila 4/23/2017
    8:06 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    4/24/2017
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (14)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    633.2225 Page 3 (pdf)
    718.111 The association. Page 4 (pdf)
    718.112 Bylaws. Page 17 (pdf)
    718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 24 (pdf)
    718.117 Termination of condominium. Page 26 (pdf)
    718.707 Time limitation for classification as bulk assignee or bulk buyer. Page 34 (pdf)
    719.104 Cooperatives; access to units; records; financial reports; assessments; purchase of leases. Page 35 (pdf)
    719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property. Page 40 (pdf)
    719.106 Bylaws; cooperative ownership. Page 43 (pdf)
    719.107 Common expenses; assessment. Page 50 (pdf)
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting; association funds; recalls. Page 51 (pdf)
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments. Page 69 (pdf)
    720.3085 Payment for assessments; lien claims. Page 70 (pdf)
    720.401 Prospective purchasers subject to association membership requirement; disclosure required; covenants; assessments; contract cancellation. Page 71 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 653, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 3/22/2017 at 7:07 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 3/30/2017 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 744 (c1) Community Associations Passidomo Similar Last Action: 5/3/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188), HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -SJ 724
    H 6027 Financial Reporting Williamson Compare Last Action: 6/26/2017 Chapter No. 2017-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188)
    S 294 Condominium, Cooperative, and Homeowners’ Associations Bracy Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188) -SJ 629

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    745115 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Moraitis 3/27/2017
    6:32 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    3/29/2017
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (11)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    718.111 The association. Page 3 (pdf)
    718.112 Bylaws. Page 15 (pdf)
    718.113 Maintenance; limitation upon improvement; display of flag; hurricane shutters and protection; display of religious decorations. Page 22 (pdf)
    718.707 Time limitation for classification as bulk assignee or bulk buyer. Page 24 (pdf)
    719.104 Cooperatives; access to units; records; financial reports; assessments; purchase of leases. Page 25 (pdf)
    719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property. Page 30 (pdf)
    719.106 Bylaws; cooperative ownership. Page 33 (pdf)
    719.107 Common expenses; assessment. Page 40 (pdf)
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting; association funds; recalls. Page 41 (pdf)
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments. Page 58 (pdf)
    720.3085 Payment for assessments; lien claims. Page 59 (pdf)

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  • HB 653, Original Filed Version Posted 2/6/2017 at 3:16 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 744 Community Associations Passidomo Similar Last Action: 5/3/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188), HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/SB 1520 (Ch. 2017-122) -SJ 724
    H 6027 Financial Reporting Williamson Compare Last Action: 6/26/2017 Chapter No. 2017-161, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188)
    S 294 Condominium, Cooperative, and Homeowners’ Associations Bracy Compare Last Action: 5/2/2017 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 6027 (Ch. 2017-161), CS/CS/HB 1237 (Ch. 2017-188) -SJ 629

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    704357 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Moraitis 3/20/2017
    7:10 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    3/21/2017
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (9)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    718.111 The association. Page 2 (pdf)
    718.112 Bylaws. Page 15 (pdf)
    718.707 Time limitation for classification as bulk assignee or bulk buyer. Page 22 (pdf)
    719.104 Cooperatives; access to units; records; financial reports; assessments; purchase of leases. Page 22 (pdf)
    719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property. Page 26 (pdf)
    719.106 Bylaws; cooperative ownership. Page 29 (pdf)
    720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting; association funds; recalls. Page 32 (pdf)
    720.306 Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments. Page 44 (pdf)
    720.3085 Payment for assessments; lien claims. Page 45 (pdf)

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