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Introduced
12/20/2023
12/20/2023
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to estoppel certificates; amending s. 468.436, F.S.; making a technical change; amending ss. 718.116, 719.108, and 720.30851, F.S.; requiring a community association to annually establish the authority to charge a fee for the preparation and delivery of an estoppel certificate; prohibiting an association from directly or indirectly charging fees that are not authorized by law for an estoppel certificate; specifying methods for paying the fee for the preparation and delivery of an estoppel certificate under certain circumstances; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida statutes related to estoppel certificates issued by community associations. It requires associations to annually establish the authority to charge a fee for preparing and delivering an estoppel certificate, and prohibits associations from charging any unauthorized fees for the certificate. The bill also specifies that the fee for an estoppel certificate requested for a property sale or refinancing must be paid from the closing or settlement proceeds, and if the closing does not occur, the fee is payable by the unit owner. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (2)
Civil Justice Subcommittee (House), Judiciary Committee (House)
Last Action
Laid on Table (on 03/05/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/979 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/979/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/979/Analyses/h0979b.JDC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/979/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Civil Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/979/Analyses/h0979a.CJS.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/979/Amendment/740123/PDF | |
| Analysis - Civil Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/979/Analyses/h0979.CJS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/979/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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