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This bill makes several changes to the laws governing community associations in Florida. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing associations to post meeting notices and other required documents on the association's website in addition to physical posting. 2. Revising the voting requirements for material alterations or additions to common elements or association property. 3. Requiring associations to provide more detailed information about reserve funds and deferred maintenance in the budget and disclosure documents. 4. Allowing associations to establish reserves for deferred maintenance items over $25,000 without a member vote. 5. Modifying the process for fining and suspending members, including requiring a hearing before a committee. 6. Clarifying the procedures for recalling board members. 7. Allowing cooperative associations more flexibility in recordkeeping and providing information to members. The bill is intended to clarify existing law and apply retroactively to associations existing as of July 1, 2018, except where noted.

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http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1274