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FL H0115

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ambler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Distressed Condominium Relief Act" creating new classifications of "bulk assignee" and "bulk buyer" for purchasers acquiring more than seven condominium parcels before July 1, 2012, with limited liability protections from original developer obligations

  • Creates mandatory presuit mediation or arbitration procedures for disputes between homeowners' associations and parcel owners regarding covenant enforcement, governing documents violations, and records access, with the "Home Court Advantage Dispute Resolution Act"

  • Strengthens board member accountability by requiring written certification within 90 days (condos) or 30 days (HOAs) that directors have read governing documents and will faithfully discharge fiduciary duties, with automatic disqualification for non-compliance

  • Allows associations to collect assessments directly from tenants when unit owners are delinquent during foreclosure proceedings, with tenants receiving credit against rent owed to the property owner

  • Expands disciplinary grounds for community association managers by removing the "gross" standard for misconduct/negligence violations and requiring permanent license revocation after five total findings or three findings of the same violation

Legislative Description

Residential Properties

Last Action

Died in Committee on Insurance, Business, & Financial Affairs Policy (GGPC), companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 1196 (Ch. 2010-174)

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Insurance, Business & Financial Affairs Policy2/2/2010
Civil Justice & Courts Policy10/12/2009

Full Bill Text

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