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FL S1498
Bill
Status
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Regulated Industries
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AI Summary
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Requires condominium and cooperative associations to provide records to law enforcement or prosecuting agencies within 5 business days of receiving a subpoena or written request, with criminal penalties (second-degree misdemeanor) for willful noncompliance
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Expands turnover inspection report requirements for developers to include all buildings on condominium and cooperative properties, removing the previous limitation to only buildings three stories or higher
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Clarifies that structural integrity reserve studies apply to buildings that are three "habitable" stories or higher, with existing associations required to complete studies by December 31, 2025 (condominiums) or December 31, 2024 (cooperatives)
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Broadens the definition of "common area" for homeowners' associations to include property where developers require assessments or amenity fees, and recreational facilities that parcel owners can access as a benefit of ownership
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Allows condominium associations to receive electronically transmitted ballots through email addresses, independent websites, applications, or Internet web portals, expanding options beyond email-only submission
Legislative Description
Community Associations
Last Action
CS by Regulated Industries read 1st time
2/10/2026