Florida House Bill 59

What is Florida House Bill 59?

Florida House Bill 59 was enacted on July 1, 2024 and makes it mandatory for homeowners associations (HOAs) throughout the state to provide a physical or digital copy of the community’s Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) to current and new residents. The bill also states that HOAs must provide new copies of the CC&Rs if they’re amended. HOAs can create rules regarding the distribution of CC&Rs and opt to post a copy on the association website and make it available to community members. HOAs have a responsibility to notify every resident by physical mail or email of their intent to make the documents available online.

Why is Florida House Bill 59 important for HOAs?

A managed community’s CC&Rs play an important role in the quality of life for residents and HOAs. They set the standard for community behavior by establishing rules, procedures, and expectations. 

Requiring all HOAs in Florida to distribute CC&Rs increases transparency and strengthens communication between the board and residents. Easy access to the community’s rules cuts down on disputes that occur as a result of confusion or lack of information. This makes for a more harmonious atmosphere. 

The bill also sets clear guidelines for HOAs, which protects them from legal consequences as a result of non-compliance.

How can you use “Florida House Bill 59” in a sentence?

The board held a meeting to discuss the implications of Florida House Bill 59 on our association’s operations and compliance requirements.