Condo - Chapters 61B-15 through 25, 45 and 50, Florida Administrative Code

The Florida Administrative Code (FAC) chapters 61B-15 through 61B-25, 61B-45, and 61B-50 relate to the rules and regulations which are enacted to implement the provisions found in Chapter 718 of the Florida Statutes, which governs condominiums.

Given that these chapters from the FAC contain detailed provisions that expand upon the statutory provisions, I'll provide a general overview:

  1. 61B-15: This chapter deals with Developer Obligations. It may cover topics like the specifics of developer disclosures, financial obligations, control periods, and guarantees.

  2. 61B-16: Often titled Condominium Association Operations, this chapter delves deeper into the operational aspects of a condo association, such as annual meetings, recordkeeping, and budgets.

  3. 61B-17: This chapter usually pertains to Unit Owner Rights and Responsibilities. It might discuss aspects like unit leasing, maintenance, and voting rights.

  4. 61B-18: This chapter might deal with Condominium Association Finances and Records. This can include more detailed provisions on financial reporting, reserve funds, assessments, and collection practices.

  5. 61B-19 through 61B-24: These chapters might address miscellaneous aspects of condo governance and operations, such as insurance requirements, rules on the use of facilities, mediation and arbitration processes, etc.

  6. 61B-25: This chapter could discuss Rulemaking Procedures – how the agency adopts, amends, or repeals rules related to condominiums.

  7. 61B-45: Often, this chapter relates to Arbitration Procedures. This could include guidelines for mandatory non-binding arbitration, which is a way for parties to resolve disputes without going to court.

  8. 61B-50: This might focus on Fees and Charges. It can detail what fees are allowed, such as application fees, transfer fees, and other charges that might be levied by the association or the developer.

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