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FL H1203
Bill
Status
Passed
6/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
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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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