We’re Here to Help You Navigate Florida’s New Condo Requirements
Three legislative bills impacting the rights and obligations of Florida condominium unit owners, board members, community association managers (CAM), and other stakeholders have been enacted since 2022. Given these many changes, this website was created to provide transparency about the new laws and serve as a resource to help you understand them.
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House Bill (HB) 1021 became law on July 1, 2024. This bill was the third of a series of laws passed since 2022 that seeks to improve the lives of Floridians living in and managing condominium communities. The new law prioritizes safety, expands accountability, increases transparency, and educates Floridians about responsible condominium management.
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A Closer Look at Florida’s Condominium Laws
Three condominium-related laws have been enacted since 2022. The goals of these laws include protecting Floridian life safety, requiring sound management of condominium associations, fostering transparency regarding the governance of condominium associations, and expanding the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) role in serving and protecting the public. The summaries of the new requirements of these laws are listed below. Click “learn more” to read the full overview for each law.
SB 4D
Building Safety
ENACTED May 26, 2022
Inspections
Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS)
Funding for any necessary future structural repairs
Structural milestone inspections (MI)
Disclosure of SIRS and MIs
SB 154
Condominium & Cooperative Associations
ENACTED June 9, 2023
Allowed the collection of reserves
Disallowed waiving or reducing reserve funding for making structural repairs identified in SIRS
Clarified SIRS requirements and expanded who can perform a SIRS
HB 1021
Community Associations
ENACTED July 1, 2024
Increased accountability and transparency surrounding public records and reporting requirements
Introduced criminal penalties for board members who act in bad faith
Enhanced DBPR’s ability to address complaints, including establishing a streamlined criminal referral process for individuals who have engaged in criminal activity
We Stand Ready to Support You!
DBPR’s Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes (CTMH) offers a variety of educational resources to assist condominium residents, boards, and CAMs in understanding their rights and responsibilities. These resources include in-person and virtual meetings, in both English and Spanish, where our experts provide guidance on statutory compliance, financial management, and dispute resolution. Additionally, we offer a wealth of resources covering topics that range from maintenance standards to election procedures. Tailored presentations specifically focused on the needs of your community may also be requested.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has there been so much emphasis placed on condominiums?
On June 24, 2021, Champlain Towers in Surfside, FL partially collapsed, tragically taking the lives of 98 people and displacing hundreds of condominium owners. Florida has taken swift action to ensure condominiums throughout the state are structurally and financially sound to prevent another devastating tragedy. The Florida legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 4-D (special session May 2022), SB 154 (June 2023), and House Bill (HB) 1021, all of which have been signed into law.
What types of buildings or structures are excluded from the SIRS requirements?
The SIRS requirements do not apply to buildings less than three stories in height; single-family, two-family, or three family dwellings with three or fewer habitable stories above ground; any portion or component of a building that has not been submitted to the condominium form of ownership; or any portion or component of a building that is maintained by a party other than the association.
What reserves can my condominium or cooperative association waive?
For budgets adopted on or after December 31, 2024, a majority of the association’s total voting interests is required to waive reserves or to use reserves for another purpose. However, associations that are subject to the Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) requirements may not waive reserves for the SIRS items delineated in ss. 718.112(2)(g) and 719.106(1)(k), F.S., relating to condominium or cooperative associations, respectively, or to use such reserves for other purposes.
Additionally, under certain circumstances, the Division may approve an alternative funding method for multicondominium associations operating at least 25 condominiums or more pursuant to section 718.112(2)(f)(2)(a), Florida Statutes.
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If you have questions or need assistance, please contact DBPR's Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes.
Tallahassee Regional Office/Headquarters
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 487-1395
CTMHEducation@MyFloridaLicense.com
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