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FL H1049

Bill

Status

Passed

5/30/2024

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Section 689.302, Florida Statutes, requiring sellers of residential real property to provide a flood disclosure to prospective purchasers at or before the time the sales contract is executed
  • Requires sellers to disclose whether they have filed any insurance claims related to flood damage on the property, including claims with the National Flood Insurance Program
  • Requires sellers to disclose whether they have received federal assistance for flood damage to the property, including assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Defines "flooding" as partial or complete inundation of the property caused by overflow of inland or tidal waters, unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff or surface waters, or sustained periods of standing water from rainfall
  • Takes effect October 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Flood Disclosure in the Sale of Real Property

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-215

5/30/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2024
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee1/9/2024

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