FL H0429

Transfers the authority to appoint commissioners of deeds from the Governor to the Secretary of State, for both domestic (out-of-state) and foreign country real property acknowledgments under ss. 695.03 and 721.97, F.S.

Broadens the power of timeshare plan boards of administration to make material alterations, substantial additions, or facility deletions without owner approval, expanding this authority beyond just timeshare condominiums and cooperatives to all timeshare plans; facility deletions require a two-thirds board vote consistent with fiduciary duties.

Grants timeshare project managing entities and managers the same rights and remedies as operators of public lodging and food service establishments under ss. 509.141–509.143 and 509.162, including the ability to have law enforcement arrest or remove purchasers, deeded owners, guests, or invitees who engage in prohibited conduct or violate the timeshare instrument.

Requires the managing entity of a timeshare condominium or cooperative to provide a specified certificate—stating amounts owed and upcoming assessments within the next 90 days—in lieu of the standard estoppel certificate required under condominium or cooperative law, with a maximum fee of $150 for preparation and delivery.

Effective date is July 1, 2024.