The bill CS/CS/HB 913 amends various Florida laws concerning condominium and cooperative associations, with a strong emphasis on enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency. Key provisions include the requirement for community association managers to maintain an online account with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, where they must provide updated information. The bill prohibits individuals with revoked community association manager licenses from holding positions in management firms for ten years and mandates that contracts for management services include specific disclosures. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for milestone inspections of buildings, allowing local governing bodies to enforce repair timelines and requiring professionals bidding on inspections to disclose potential conflicts of interest.

Further amendments focus on the governance and financial management of condominium associations, including the establishment of online accounts for associations, updated timelines for financial reporting, and the introduction of structural integrity reserve studies for buildings three stories or higher. The bill allows for electronic voting and meetings, streamlines budget approval processes, and modifies reserve funding requirements. It also enhances penalties for violations related to record management and establishes guidelines for civil penalties against developers or associations for non-compliance. Overall, the legislation aims to improve the regulatory framework for condominium and cooperative associations, ensuring better governance and protection for unit owners while promoting compliance with state regulations.

Statutes affected:
H 913 Filed: 627.351, 718.116, 718.203, 718.301, 718.407
H 913 c1: 627.351, 718.116, 718.203, 718.301, 718.407
H 913 c2: 718.103, 718.116, 718.203, 718.301, 718.407, 914.21
H 913 e1: 468.4335, 718.1265, 718.203, 718.301, 718.302, 718.407, 719.128, 719.501, 914.21
H 913 er: 468.4335, 718.1265, 718.203, 718.301, 718.302, 718.407, 719.128, 719.501, 914.21