This bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to roofing contractors and the cancellation of roof repair or replacement contracts during declared states of emergency. It revises the definition of a roofing contractor to include a broader scope of work, specifically detailing that their services encompass all types of roofing, waterproofing, and related tasks, including the evaluation and enhancement of roof-to-wall connections. Additionally, the bill updates the conditions under which residential property owners can cancel contracts without penalty, specifying that they may do so within 10 days of contract execution or by the official start date, whichever comes first, if the contract was entered into within 30 days following a state of emergency declaration.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that contractors must provide specific cancellation language in bold type within contracts executed during a state of emergency. It also clarifies the definition of the "official start date" for roofing work and includes provisions for the reenactment of various sections of the Florida Statutes to incorporate these amendments. The effective date of the bill is upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
S 1076 Filed: 489.105, 489.147