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FL H1203

Bill

Status

Passed

6/26/2023

Primary Sponsor

Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • HVAC manufacturer warranties on residential property automatically transfer to new property owners when the property is conveyed, and the warranty continues as if the new owner were the original purchaser
  • Warrantors may not charge a fee for the transfer of an HVAC manufacturer's warranty, and remain fully obligated under the original warranty terms regardless of ownership changes
  • Transferring a warranty does not extend the remaining term of the warranty beyond its original duration
  • An HVAC manufacturer's warranty is deemed registered with the manufacturer if a contractor licensed under Part I of Chapter 489, F.S., installs the system and provides either the certificate of occupancy date (new construction) or the system serial number (existing construction) to the manufacturer
  • Licensed contractors installing new HVAC systems must document the installation via an invoice or receipt and provide it to the customer; the act took effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Registrations and Transfers of Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning System Manufacturer Warranties

Last Action

Chapter No. 2023-288

6/26/2023

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee3/20/2023
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee3/6/2023

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