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CS/SB 1978: Homeowners' Associations

GENERAL BILL by Comprehensive Planning ; Lynn

Homeowners' Associations; redefines term "mortgage" to include liens created pursuant to homeowner's association as defined in certain provision; revises provisions re insurance required for condominium property; prohibits residents of high-rise buildings from voting to forego retrofitting for enhanced fire protection systems in common areas; provides that certain actions re obligation of condominium owners shall not be deemed actions for specific performance, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 5/2/2003 Senate - Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 592 (Ch. 2003-14)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/4/2003 Senate • Filed
    3/18/2003 Senate • Introduced, referred to Comprehensive Planning; Banking and Insurance; Judiciary -SJ 00200
    3/26/2003 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Comprehensive Planning, 03/31/03, 2:00 pm, 412-K --Temporarily postponed
    4/2/2003 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Comprehensive Planning, 04/07/03, 11:00 am, 412-K
    4/7/2003 Senate • CS by Comprehensive Planning; YEAS 6 NAYS 2 -SJ 00382; CS read first time on 04/10/03 -SJ 00395
    4/10/2003 Senate • Now in Banking and Insurance -SJ 00382; On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 04/15/03, 1:00 pm, 110-S --Not considered
    4/17/2003 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 04/22/03, 2:15 pm, 110-S --Temporarily postponed
    5/2/2003 Senate • Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 592 (Ch. 2003-14)

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  • CS/SB 1978, Committee Substitute 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/10/2003 at 8:48 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Comprehensive Planning (Post-Meeting) 4/7/2003 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 165 (e1) Homeowners' Association/Condos Mack Similar Last Action: 5/2/2003 S Received, referred to Comprehensive Planning; Banking and Insurance -SJ 01152; Died in Committee on Comprehensive Planning, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 592 (Ch. 2003-14)
    Location:
    H 695 Culp Compare Last Action: 4/30/2003 H Placed on Special Order Calendar; Substituted CS/CS/CS/SB 592; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 592 (Ch. 2003-14) -HJ 00875
    Location:
    S 592 (e1) Geller Compare Last Action: 5/21/2003 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2003-14
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (8)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    702.09 Definitions.
    718.111 The association.
    718.112 Bylaws.
    718.303 Obligations of owners; waiver; levy of fine against unit by association.
    719.104 Cooperatives; access to units; records; financial reports; assessments; purchase of leases.
    719.1055 Amendment of cooperative documents; alteration and acquisition of property.
    719.303 Obligations of owners.
    720.302 Purposes, scope, and application.

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  • SB 1978, Original Filed Version Posted 3/6/2003 at 10:33 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/7/2003 11:00 AM Comprehensive Planning 6 Yeas - 2 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (7)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    702.09 Definitions.
    718.111 The association.
    718.112 Bylaws.
    718.303 Obligations of owners; waiver; levy of fine against unit by association.
    719.104 Cooperatives; access to units; records; financial reports; assessments; purchase of leases.
    719.303 Obligations of owners.
    720.302 Purposes, scope, and application.

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