H0255, a bill requiring condominium associations to file turnover certificates with the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, & Mobile Homes and establishing a public database of those certificates, died in the Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee on March 13, 2026.
What changes. The bill would have required condominium association boards to file a turnover certificate with the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, & Mobile Homes within a specified timeframe and mandated that the certificate include certain specified information. The bill would have required the Division to maintain a publicly accessible online searchable electronic database of turnover certificates containing specified information. The bill would have also required that the turnover certificate and annual report be maintained as part of the association's official records.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation published a webpage listing hot topics and important information for community association managers and firms.
What changes. The webpage provides links to resources including council information, meeting information, business tips, fingerprinting guidance, complaint procedures, declaratory statements, disciplinary orders, and criminal self-reporting information. No new rules or requirements are established.
The Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's grant of summary judgment in a defamation case brought by an HOA board member against a neighbor who made statements at an HOA meeting.
What changes. The court held that summary judgment was improper because material factual disputes exist regarding whether the defendant acted negligently in making defamatory statements. The defendant claimed he learned of a shooting threat and hate crime investigation from unnamed law enforcement and code enforcement officers, but could not identify those officers, provide corroborating evidence, or recall details about them. The court found these credibility and verification issues must be resolved by a jury, not decided on summary judgment, particularly where the defendant made inconsistent statements about the source of his information.
A proposed rule amendment to Section 61B-78.001 was published for public comment on April 20, 2026.
What changes. The proposed amendments update Rule 61B-78.001 to align with Section 719.501(1)(f), Florida Statutes, regarding association fees, mailing addresses, and retrofitting. The rule implements Sections 719.1055(5) and (6) and 719.501(1) and (2), Florida Statutes. The notice does not provide the specific text of the proposed changes.
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes (CTMH) describes its regulatory oversight functions and services.
What changes. The CTMH Division oversees five program areas: condominiums, cooperatives, timeshares, mobile homes, and yacht and ship brokers and salespersons. The Division reviews governing documents for compliance with Florida Statutes, investigates complaints, and provides education about the rights and responsibilities of associations, board members, and unit owners.