Florida House Bill 59 (HB 59) was signed into law and is effective on July 1, 2024. The bill was unanimously approved by both the Florida Senate and House before being signed by Governor DeSantis.
This new law (“Provision of Homeowners’ Associations Rules and Covenants”) imposes several new requirements on homeowner associations (HOAs) aimed at increasing transparency and the accessibility of rules and covenants for community association members.
Below are the several key impacts of this new Florida law.
- Provision of Rules and Covenants: Florida HOAs are required to provide each member with a copy of the community association’s rules and covenants. This must be done before a specified date for existing members (before October 1, 2024) and upon joining for new members. The format of the rules and covenants can be either digital or printed.
- Posting Rules on the Association’s Website: Community associations are authorized to post a complete copy of their rules and covenants (or a link to them) on the homepage of their website. This aims to make it easier for association members to access the governing documents.
- Notifying Members: Community associations must notify members about the availability of their governing documents through email and postal mail. This notification must include the web address or link to the available documents. Additionally, any amendments or corrections to the rules and covenants must be distributed to all association members.
You can find the full law and more information here.
This new Florida law was designed to ensure that all association members, both existing and new, are well-informed about the rules and regulations governing their community. These measures should provide for easier access to documents and information in an effort to enhance transparency and member engagement within the community association.
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