FL H7119

Amends community association manager disciplinary grounds to include violations of chapters 718, 719, and 720 during performance of management services.

Requires official records be maintained within the state for at least 7 years and accessible within 45 miles of the community within 10 business days; prohibits associations from charging fees for members using portable devices to electronically copy records.

Requires association directors to certify in writing within 90 days of election that they have read governing documents and will uphold fiduciary duties, or submit an educational certificate; directors suspended if certification not filed timely.

Establishes conflict-of-interest procedures for director contracts requiring board compliance with s. 617.0832, two-thirds vote approval, and member disclosure and cancellation rights.

Prohibits officers and directors from accepting personal benefits from service providers to the association and requires associations to maintain insurance or fidelity bonds covering association funds; effective July 1, 2013.