TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation is seeking public comment regarding several condominium and homeowner association issues.
On June 27, 2006, Governor Jeb Bush vetoed House Bill 391 and directed DBPR to conduct a study and generate a report regarding several issues contained in the legislation and the department’s report is due to the Governor and Florida Legislature no later than October 1.
The deadline for public submissions to DBPR is September 15.
“DBPR wants to hear from homeowners, condominium owners and community association members,” said Secretary Simone Marstiller. ”I strongly encourage anyone with an interest in community association issues to take advantage of this opportunity and provide comment on these critical issues.”
At Bush’s direction, DBPR is seeking public input from citizens on the following issues:
• Finding ways to improve or expand the existing alternative dispute resolution and education programs currently contained in the homeowners association statute, Chapter 720, Florida Statutes;
• Determining the extent to which protections existing in the statute governing condominiums (Chapter 718, Florida Statutes) should apply to those living in homeowners associations.
• Determining whether the State of Florida should consider adopting a single unified statute governing condominiums, cooperatives, homeowners associations and other community associations.
Comments may be submitted by emailing the department at [email protected] and including “House Bill 391 Study” in the subject line.
Comments and suggestions may also be sent to
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division Florida Land Sales, Condominiums & Mobile Homes
Homeowners’ Associations Section
Attention: House Bill 391 Study
1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 16
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1029