Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1498: Community Associations
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Revising conditions that constitute a violation of certain provisions related to certain records of a condominium association; revising how associations that have not adopted electronic voting are required to receive electronically transmitted ballots; revising a requirement that a developer, before turning over control of a cooperative association to unit owners, have a turnover inspection report for all buildings on the cooperative property, rather than only for buildings that are three stories or higher; providing that the official records of a homeowners' association are open to inspection by certain persons at all reasonable times, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to community associations; amending s. 718.103, F.S.; revising the definition of the term âvideo conferenceâ; amending s. 718.111, F.S.; revising conditions that constitute a violation of certain provisions related to certain records of a condominium association; requiring a condominium association to provide copies of certain records or otherwise make them available for inspection and copying within a specified timeframe if the association receives a subpoena or written request from a law enforcement agency or prosecuting agency…
From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to community associations; amending s. 718.103, F.S.; revising the definition of the term âvideo conferenceâ; amending s. 718.111, F.S.; revising conditions that constitute a violation of certain provisions related to certain records of a condominium association; requiring a condominium association to provide copies of certain records or otherwise make them available for inspection and copying within a specified timeframe if the association receives a subpoena or written request from a law enforcement agency or prosecuting agency; requiring the association to assist law enforcement or prosecuting agencies in their investigations; providing criminal penalties; amending s. 718.112, F.S.; revising a requirement that a developer, before turning over control of a condominium association to unit owners, have a turnover inspection report for all buildings on the condominium property, rather than only for buildings that are three stories or higher; revising the criteria for certain associations requiring a structural integrity reserve study; correcting a cross-reference; amending s. 718.128, F.S.; revising how associations that have not adopted electronic voting are required to receive electronically transmitted ballots; revising the methods a unit owner may use to transmit his or her ballot; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 719.106, F.S.; revising a requirement that a developer, before turning over control of a cooperative association to …