FL S0274

Creates the Condominium Fraud Investigation Pilot Program within the Department of Legal Affairs to investigate condominium-related fraud and corruption in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties.

Authorizes the department to contract with private entities employing retired law enforcement officers, or alternatively hire five certified law enforcement officers, three financial investigators, five investigators with prior law enforcement experience, and three clerical employees.

Requires the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes to forward complaints alleging fraud or corruption to the Office of the Condominium Ombudsman, which will determine which complaints warrant investigation by the department.

Grants the department authority to subpoena, audit, investigate, administer oaths, and refer cases with sufficient evidence of criminal conduct to appropriate state attorneys for prosecution.

Funds the program annually from the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes Trust Fund and automatically repeals the program on October 2, 2027, unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts it.