Florida Statutes Pertinent to Condominiums

Important Florida Statutes

CHAPTER 721, F.S - FLORIDA VACATION PLAN AND TIMESHARING ACT

Narrow scope of special condominiums or special parts of condominiums.

CHAPTER 718 - THE CONDOMINIUM ACT

Condominiums are created operated, regulated, terminated, and exist by the standards established by Chapter 718 of the Florida Statues.

Overrides local ordinances that attempt to modify or regulate the form of condominium ownership or the procedures that govern a condominium association and its operation.

PART I

The general provisions for the creation and operation of condominiums.

Outlines the basic authority that each condominium association possesses.

Sets forth the basic legal definitions which apply to condominiums and mandatory content for bylaws.

Outlines the responsibility for payment of common elements & liabilities.

PART II

Rights and obligations of developers.

Warranties of fitness and merchantability.

Statutory warranties.

PART III

Outlines specific rights and obligations relating to the condominium association.

Mandatory requirements for transition of control from developers to unit owners.

Provisions relating to maintenance and management.

PART IV

Describes the types of condominiums that may be created.

Leasehold Condominiums

PART V

Regulations by the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes. This division is part of the Department of Business Regulation (DBPR). The divisions authority extends to construction, sale, lease, ownerships, operation and managements of residential condominiums.

PART VI, VII

Developer Rights and Responsibilities.

CHAPTER 617 - FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION

Outlines the provisions that must be included in the articles of a not-for-profit corporation. These requirements include the manner in which the articles can be amended, the purpose, and the limits on authority of the corporation.

Lists the full authority of corporate powers, (ex. operations, management, borrowing funds and mortgaging of association property)

CHAPTER 607 - GENERAL CORPORATION ACT (For-Profit Corporation)

Describes the content for the associations articles of incorporation

CHAPTER 120 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT

Sets the standards for governing day-to-day activities of all state agencies and regulates the way authority is conferred upon through the law.

Governs the rule making for all agencies.

CHAPTER 119 - PUBLIC RECORDS

All records of state, county, and municipal governments and the inspection of those records at all reasonable times.