Month: June 2024

Client Alert: Governor DeSantis Signs HB 59 (2024), Sets October 1, 2024 Deadline for All Homeowners Associations to Provide Members with Copies of Covenants and Rules

On May 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 59 (2024) into law.

Effective July 1, 2024, HB 59 (2024) amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.303 as follows:

  • Requires an Association to provide a physical or digital copy of the Association’s rules and covenants to each member by October 1, 2024 and to each new member thereafter; and
  • Requires the Association to provide updated copies of rule and covenant amendments when adopted. 
    • In lieu of sending copies of the covenants and rules and regulations, the Association may provide mailed notice (or electronic to those members who have consented) that the covenants and rules are available via the Association’s website.

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Client Alert: Governor DeSantis Signs HB 293 (2024), Requiring Homeowners Associations to Maintain Written Hurricane Protection Specification Requirements

On May 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 293 (2024), which amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.3035 as follows:

  • Requires homeowners associations to adopt hurricane protection specifications for each structure or other improvement on parcels governed by the Association, including individual lots.
    • The specifications may address permitted colors and styles and must comply with applicable building codes.
  • Prohibits an Association from denying an application for the installation, enhancement, or replacement of hurricane protection by a parcel owner that conforms to the specifications adopted by the Board or committee.

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Client Alert: Governor DeSantis Signs HB 1203 Affecting Homeowners Associations and Licensed Community Association Managers

Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 1203 (2024), which is effective July 1, 2024 and makes a number of substantial changes to statutes governing Florida community association managers and homeowners associations (HOAs). The changes include the following: Continue reading “Client Alert: Governor DeSantis Signs HB 1203 Affecting Homeowners Associations and Licensed Community Association Managers”