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FL S0530

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Maria Sachs

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new lien authority allowing community association managers to file liens for collection services expenses if specified in writing with the association.

  • Expands fire code exemption for residential buildings less than four stories with exterior corridors to include cooperatives and multifamily buildings (previously limited to condominiums with one or two stories).

  • Revises board election procedures requiring candidates to submit notice 40 days before election, mandates director education completion within 1 year before or 90 days after election, and allows continued service of board members whose terms expire if no candidates run.

  • Authorizes associations to install impact glass or code-compliant windows and allows suspension of voting rights and common area use for owners delinquent more than 90 days, with suspended votes not counting toward quorum or election thresholds.

  • Establishes procedures for partial termination of condominiums, protects associations acquiring units through foreclosure from liability for prior unpaid assessments, and provides tenant protections when associations collect rent from tenants of delinquent owners.

Legislative Description

Condominium/Cooperative/Homeowners' Associations

Last Action

Read 2nd time -SJ 756

5/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Budget4/26/2011
Judiciary3/30/2011
Community Affairs3/21/2011
Regulated Industries2/9/2011

Full Bill Text

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