FL S1378

Grants the Office of the Attorney General enforcement authority over mobile home protections in sections 723.022, 723.023, and 723.033, while limiting the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes to ensuring compliance with chapter rules.

Adds new obligations for mobile home park owners to maintain lot improvements in good repair and appearance, provide common area access without additional fees or insurance requirements, refrain from enforcing unadopted rules, and prohibit lot rental increases during pending mediation or litigation.

Establishes presuit mediation procedures using the framework in section 720.311, with exceptions for election, recall, and eviction disputes, and allows circuit court actions if mediation is refused or fails.

Authorizes courts to award treble damages to prevailing mobile home owners or homeowners' associations in disputes and requires courts to state the basis for treble damages awards in judgments.

Expands homeowners' association powers to institute, maintain, settle, or appeal actions on behalf of all homeowners concerning common interest disputes, including those arising under the Florida Mobile Home Act.