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Civil Justice Subcommittee clears bill to clarify time‑share management rules and record requests
Summary
CS/HB 897 would harmonize conflicting condominium statutes as they apply to time‑share projects, add timing for record requests, require annual disclosure of affiliated goods/service contracts and provide legal remedies for mismanagement; it passed the committee unanimously.
Tallahassee — The Civil Justice Subcommittee unanimously reported committee substitute CS/HB 897, a measure by Representative Burfield that clarifies management, record‑request and transparency rules for time‑share associations.
Representative Burfield said the bill reconciles conflicting provisions that arose from 2024 condominium legislation, and applies only to time‑share facilities governed by chapter 721 of Florida Statutes. The bill sets a 20‑business‑day deadline for managers to respond to official record requests, requires annual disclosure of any association affiliation with goods and service providers through budget explanatory notes or owner communications, and provides remedies for fraud or mismanagement, including procedures for a court to appoint a receiver after termination of a manager.
Business groups including Associated Industries of Florida, the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the American Resort Development Association waived in support. Representative Lopez praised the measure for bringing clarity to complex condominium and association law, calling the bill “really good” for increasing transparency.
The committee voted 14‑0 to report the bill favorably. The measure will proceed to subsequent committee stops.
