SENATE 
COMMITTEES

HOUSE

COMMITTEES

Always get the

Latest News:

HOA REFORM BILL -- PART II

(Legislative Session 2015)

SENATOR ALAN HAYS FILED

S 1308

(Click on link to read the actual bill text)

REPRESENTATIVE MIKE LAROSA 

FILED THE COMPANION BILL

H 1263

(For more detailed Information on this bill please click HERE)

BILL SUMMARY S 1308

(Click on link to read the actual wording of the bill summary)

• The Division will have the authority to enforce and ensure compliance with the provisions of FS 720 and rules relating to records access, financial management, and elections of homeowners’ associations and may investigate any complaint made to the department against a homeowners’ association.

• The Division will have arbitration jurisdiction for HOAs dealing with disputes involving covenants, restrictions and rule enforcement pursuant to the declaration of covenants and rules and regulations of the homeowners’ association; duties maintain and make safe pursuant to the declaration of covenants, rules and regulations, and other governing documents; assessment disputes and disputes involving the official records of the homeowners’ association.

• The Division shall provide education and training programs for HOA members, directors, and officers.

• Annual fee of $2 per lot to be paid each year by HOAs per lot.

• Clarifies the reporting requirements for HOAs

• Clarifies the provisions regulating the transition of association control in a community from developer-control

• Adds additional presuit mediation requirements.

• Requires seller to provide prospective buyer with governing documents and operating budget for the current year.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMPLETE BILL
S 1308

LOBBYING FOR A BILL IN TALLAHASSEE

IS VERY EXPENSIVE.

So, if you want to help us to work hard that this owner-friendly bill will be enacted, please make a donation to our cause. Every amount helps. Please click on PayPal Donation Button below!

Thank you!