The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XL
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

Chapter 718
CONDOMINIUMS

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F.S. 718.503

718.503 Developer disclosure prior to sale; nondeveloper unit owner disclosure prior to sale; voidability.—

(1) DEVELOPER DISCLOSURE.—

(a) Contents of contracts.—Any contract for the sale of a residential unit or a lease thereof for an unexpired term of more than 5 years shall:

1. Contain the following legend in conspicuous type: THIS AGREEMENT IS VOIDABLE BY BUYER BY DELIVERING WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE BUYER’S INTENTION TO CANCEL WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT BY THE BUYER, AND RECEIPT BY BUYER OF ALL OF THE ITEMS REQUIRED TO BE DELIVERED TO HIM OR HER BY THE DEVELOPER UNDER SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES. THIS AGREEMENT IS ALSO VOIDABLE BY BUYER BY DELIVERING WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE BUYER’S INTENTION TO CANCEL WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF RECEIPT FROM THE DEVELOPER OF ANY AMENDMENT WHICH MATERIALLY ALTERS OR MODIFIES THE OFFERING IN A MANNER THAT IS ADVERSE TO THE BUYER. ANY PURPORTED WAIVER OF THESE VOIDABILITY RIGHTS SHALL BE OF NO EFFECT. BUYER MAY EXTEND THE TIME FOR CLOSING FOR A PERIOD OF NOT MORE THAN 15 DAYS AFTER THE BUYER HAS RECEIVED ALL OF THE ITEMS REQUIRED. BUYER’S RIGHT TO VOID THIS AGREEMENT SHALL TERMINATE AT CLOSING. FIGURES CONTAINED IN ANY BUDGET DELIVERED TO THE BUYER PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDOMINIUM ACT ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND REPRESENT AN APPROXIMATION OF FUTURE EXPENSES BASED ON FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES EXISTING AT THE TIME OF THE PREPARATION OF THE BUDGET BY THE DEVELOPER. ACTUAL COSTS OF SUCH ITEMS MAY EXCEED THE ESTIMATED COSTS. SUCH CHANGES IN COST DO NOT CONSTITUTE MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGES IN THE OFFERING.

2. Contain the following caveat in conspicuous type on the first page of the contract: ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THIS CONTRACT AND THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE.

3. If the unit has been occupied by someone other than the buyer, contain a statement that the unit has been occupied.

4. If the contract is for the sale or transfer of a unit subject to a lease, include as an exhibit a copy of the executed lease and shall contain within the text in conspicuous type: THE UNIT IS SUBJECT TO A LEASE (OR SUBLEASE).

5. If the contract is for the lease of a unit for a term of 5 years or more, include as an exhibit a copy of the proposed lease.

6. If the contract is for the sale or lease of a unit that is subject to a lien for rent payable under a lease of a recreational facility or other commonly used facility, contain within the text the following statement in conspicuous type: THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE TRANSFER OF A UNIT THAT IS SUBJECT TO A LIEN FOR RENT PAYABLE UNDER A LEASE OF COMMONLY USED FACILITIES. FAILURE TO PAY RENT MAY RESULT IN FORECLOSURE OF THE LIEN.

7. State the name and address of the escrow agent required by s. 718.202 and state that the purchaser may obtain a receipt for his or her deposit from the escrow agent upon request.

8. If the contract is for the sale or transfer of a unit in a condominium in which timeshare estates have been or may be created, contain within the text in conspicuous type: UNITS IN THIS CONDOMINIUM ARE SUBJECT TO TIMESHARE ESTATES. The contract for the sale of a fee interest in a timeshare estate shall also contain, in conspicuous type, the following: FOR THE PURPOSE OF AD VALOREM TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED BY TAXING AUTHORITIES AGAINST A FEE INTEREST IN A TIMESHARE ESTATE, THE MANAGING ENTITY IS GENERALLY CONSIDERED THE TAXPAYER UNDER FLORIDA LAW. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHALLENGE AN ASSESSMENT BY A TAXING AUTHORITY RELATING TO YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 194, FLORIDA STATUTES.

(b) Copies of documents to be furnished to prospective buyer or lessee.—Until such time as the developer has furnished the documents listed below to a person who has entered into a contract to purchase a residential unit or lease it for more than 5 years, the contract may be voided by that person, entitling the person to a refund of any deposit together with interest thereon as provided in s. 718.202. The contract may be terminated by written notice from the proposed buyer or lessee delivered to the developer within 15 days after the buyer or lessee receives all of the documents required by this section. The developer may not close for 15 days after the execution of the agreement and delivery of the documents to the buyer as evidenced by a signed receipt for documents unless the buyer is informed in the 15-day voidability period and agrees to close before the expiration of the 15 days. The developer shall retain in his or her records a separate agreement signed by the buyer as proof of the buyer’s agreement to close before the expiration of the voidability period. The developer must retain such proof for a period of 5 years after the date of the closing of the transaction. The documents to be delivered to the prospective buyer are the prospectus or disclosure statement with all exhibits, if the development is subject to s. 718.504, or, if not, then copies of the following which are applicable:

1. The question and answer sheet described in s. 718.504, and declaration of condominium, or the proposed declaration if the declaration has not been recorded, which shall include the certificate of a surveyor approximately representing the locations required by s. 718.104.

2. The documents creating the association.

3. The bylaws.

4. The ground lease or other underlying lease of the condominium.

5. The management contract, maintenance contract, and other contracts for management of the association and operation of the condominium and facilities used by the unit owners having a service term in excess of 1 year, and any management contracts that are renewable.

6. The estimated operating budget for the condominium and a schedule of expenses for each type of unit, including fees assessed pursuant to s. 718.113(1) for the maintenance of limited common elements where such costs are shared only by those entitled to use the limited common elements.

7. The lease of recreational and other facilities that will be used only by unit owners of the subject condominium.

8. The lease of recreational and other common facilities that will be used by unit owners in common with unit owners of other condominiums.

9. The form of unit lease if the offer is of a leasehold.

10. Any declaration of servitude of properties serving the condominium but not owned by unit owners or leased to them or the association.

11. If the development is to be built in phases or if the association is to manage more than one condominium, a description of the plan of phase development or the arrangements for the association to manage two or more condominiums.

12. If the condominium is a conversion of existing improvements, the statements and disclosure required by s. 718.616.

13. The form of agreement for sale or lease of units.

14. A copy of the floor plan of the unit and the plot plan showing the location of the residential buildings and the recreation and other common areas.

15. A copy of all covenants and restrictions that will affect the use of the property and are not contained in the foregoing.

16. If the developer is required by state or local authorities to obtain acceptance or approval of any dock or marina facilities intended to serve the condominium, a copy of any such acceptance or approval acquired by the time of filing with the division under s. 718.502(1), or a statement that such acceptance or approval has not been acquired or received.

17. Evidence demonstrating that the developer has an ownership, leasehold, or contractual interest in the land upon which the condominium is to be developed.

18. A copy of the inspector-prepared summary of the milestone inspection report as described in s. 553.899, or a statement in conspicuous type indicating that the required milestone inspection described in s. 553.899 has not been completed or that a milestone inspection is not required, as applicable.

19. A copy of the most recent structural integrity reserve study, or a statement in conspicuous type indicating that a required structural integrity reserve study has not been completed or that a structural integrity reserve study is not required, as applicable.

20. A copy of the turnover inspection report described in s. 718.301(4)(p) and (q) or a statement in conspicuous type indicating that a turnover inspection report has not been completed, as applicable.

(c) Subsequent estimates; when provided.—If the closing on a contract occurs more than 12 months after the filing of the offering circular with the division, the developer shall provide a copy of the current estimated operating budget of the association to the buyer at closing, which shall not be considered an amendment that modifies the offering provided any changes to the association’s budget from the budget given to the buyer at the time of contract signing were the result of matters beyond the developer’s control. Changes in budgets of any master association, recreation association, or club and similar budgets for entities other than the association shall likewise not be considered amendments that modify the offering. It is the intent of this paragraph to clarify existing law.

(d) Milestone inspection, turnover inspection report, or structural integrity reserve study.—If the association is required to have completed a milestone inspection as described in s. 553.899, a turnover inspection report for a turnover inspection performed on or after July 1, 2023, or a structural integrity reserve study, and the association has not completed the milestone inspection, the turnover inspection report, or the structural integrity reserve study, each contract entered into after December 31, 2024, for the sale of a residential unit shall contain in conspicuous type a statement indicating that the association is required to have a milestone inspection, a turnover inspection report, or a structural integrity reserve study and has not completed such inspection, report, or study, as appropriate. If the association is not required to have a milestone inspection as described in s. 553.899 or a structural integrity reserve study, each contract entered into after December 31, 2024, for the sale of a residential unit shall contain in conspicuous type a statement indicating that the association is not required to have a milestone inspection or a structural integrity reserve study, as appropriate. If the association has completed a milestone inspection as described in s. 553.899, a turnover inspection report for a turnover inspection performed on or after July 1, 2023, or a structural integrity reserve study, each contract entered into after December 31, 2024, for the sale of a residential unit shall contain in conspicuous type:

1. A clause which states: THE BUYER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT BUYER HAS BEEN PROVIDED A CURRENT COPY OF THE INSPECTOR-PREPARED SUMMARY OF THE MILESTONE INSPECTION REPORT AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 553.899, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE; A COPY OF THE TURNOVER INSPECTION REPORT DESCRIBED IN SECTION 718.301(4)(p) AND (q), FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE; AND A COPY OF THE ASSOCIATION’S MOST RECENT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY RESERVE STUDY DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 718.103(26) AND 718.112(2)(g), FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE, MORE THAN 15 DAYS, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT; and

2. A clause which states: THIS AGREEMENT IS VOIDABLE BY BUYER BY DELIVERING WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE BUYER’S INTENTION TO CANCEL WITHIN 15 DAYS, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, AFTER THE DATE OF EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT BY THE BUYER AND RECEIPT BY BUYER OF A CURRENT COPY OF THE INSPECTOR-PREPARED SUMMARY OF THE MILESTONE INSPECTION REPORT AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 553.899, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE; A COPY OF THE TURNOVER INSPECTION REPORT DESCRIBED IN SECTION 718.301(4)(p) AND (q), FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE; AND A COPY OF THE ASSOCIATION’S MOST RECENT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY RESERVE STUDY DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 718.103(26) AND 718.112(2)(g), FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE. ANY PURPORTED WAIVER OF THESE VOIDABILITY RIGHTS SHALL BE OF NO EFFECT. BUYER MAY EXTEND THE TIME FOR CLOSING FOR A PERIOD OF NOT MORE THAN 15 DAYS, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, AFTER THE BUYER RECEIVES A CURRENT COPY OF THE INSPECTOR-PREPARED SUMMARY OF THE MILESTONE INSPECTION REPORT AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 553.899, FLORIDA STATUTES; A COPY OF THE TURNOVER INSPECTION REPORT DESCRIBED IN SECTION 718.301(4)(p) AND (q), FLORIDA STATUTES; OR A COPY OF THE ASSOCIATION’S MOST RECENT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY RESERVE STUDY DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 718.103(26) AND 718.112(2)(g), FLORIDA STATUTES, IF REQUESTED IN WRITING. BUYER’S RIGHT TO VOID THIS AGREEMENT SHALL TERMINATE AT CLOSING.

A contract that does not conform to the requirements of this paragraph is voidable at the option of the purchaser prior to closing.

(2) NONDEVELOPER DISCLOSURE.—

(a) Each unit owner who is not a developer as defined by this chapter must comply with this subsection before the sale of his or her unit. Each prospective purchaser who has entered into a contract for the purchase of a condominium unit is entitled, at the seller’s expense, to a current copy of all of the following:

1. The declaration of condominium.

2. Articles of incorporation of the association.

3. Bylaws and rules of the association.

4. Financial information required by s. 718.111.

5. A copy of the inspector-prepared summary of the milestone inspection report as described in s. 553.899, if applicable.

6. The association’s most recent structural integrity reserve study or a statement that the association has not completed a structural integrity reserve study.

7. A copy of the inspection report described in s. 718.301(4)(p) and (q) for a turnover inspection performed on or after July 1, 2023.

8. The document entitled “Frequently Asked Questions and Answers” required by s. 718.504.

(b) The prospective purchaser is also entitled to receive from the seller a copy of a governance form. Such form shall be provided by the division summarizing governance of condominium associations. In addition to such other information as the division considers helpful to a prospective purchaser in understanding association governance, the governance form shall address the following subjects:

1. The role of the board in conducting the day-to-day affairs of the association on behalf of, and in the best interests of, the owners.

2. The board’s responsibility to provide advance notice of board and membership meetings.

3. The rights of owners to attend and speak at board and membership meetings.

4. The responsibility of the board and of owners with respect to maintenance of the condominium property.

5. The responsibility of the board and owners to abide by the condominium documents, this chapter, rules adopted by the division, and reasonable rules adopted by the board.

6. Owners’ rights to inspect and copy association records and the limitations on such rights.

7. Remedies available to owners with respect to actions by the board which may be abusive or beyond the board’s power and authority.

8. The right of the board to hire a property management firm, subject to its own primary responsibility for such management.

9. The responsibility of owners with regard to payment of regular or special assessments necessary for the operation of the property and the potential consequences of failure to pay such assessments.

10. The voting rights of owners.

11. Rights and obligations of the board in enforcement of rules in the condominium documents and rules adopted by the board.

The governance form shall also include the following statement in conspicuous type: “This publication is intended as an informal educational overview of condominium governance. In the event of a conflict, the provisions of chapter 718, Florida Statutes, rules adopted by the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the provisions of the condominium documents, and reasonable rules adopted by the condominium association’s board of administration prevail over the contents of this publication.”

(c) If a person licensed under part I of chapter 475 provides to or otherwise obtains for a prospective purchaser the documents described in this subsection, the person is not liable for any error or inaccuracy contained in the documents.

(d) Each contract entered into after July 1, 1992, for the resale of a residential unit shall contain in conspicuous type either:

1. A clause which states: THE BUYER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT BUYER HAS BEEN PROVIDED A CURRENT COPY OF THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE ASSOCIATION, BYLAWS AND RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT YEAR-END FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOCUMENT MORE THAN 3 DAYS, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT; or

2. A clause which states: THIS AGREEMENT IS VOIDABLE BY BUYER BY DELIVERING WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE BUYER’S INTENTION TO CANCEL WITHIN 3 DAYS, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, AFTER THE DATE OF EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT BY THE BUYER AND RECEIPT BY BUYER OF A CURRENT COPY OF THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS AND RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT YEAR-END FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOCUMENT IF SO REQUESTED IN WRITING. ANY PURPORTED WAIVER OF THESE VOIDABILITY RIGHTS SHALL BE OF NO EFFECT. BUYER MAY EXTEND THE TIME FOR CLOSING FOR A PERIOD OF NOT MORE THAN 3 DAYS, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, AFTER THE BUYER RECEIVES THE DECLARATION, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS AND RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT YEAR-END FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOCUMENT IF REQUESTED IN WRITING. BUYER’S RIGHT TO VOID THIS AGREEMENT SHALL TERMINATE AT CLOSING.

A contract that does not conform to the requirements of this paragraph is voidable at the option of the purchaser prior to closing.

(e) If the association is required to have completed a milestone inspection as described in s. 553.899, a turnover inspection report for a turnover inspection performed on or after July 1, 2023, or a structural integrity reserve study, and the association has not completed the milestone inspection, the turnover inspection report, or the structural integrity reserve study, each contract entered into after December 31, 2024, for the sale of a residential unit shall contain in conspicuous type a statement indicating that the association is required to have a milestone inspection, a turnover inspection report, or a structural integrity reserve study and has not completed such inspection, report, or study, as appropriate. If the association is not required to have a milestone inspection as described in s. 553.899 or a structural integrity reserve study, each contract entered into after December 31, 2024, for the sale of a residential unit shall contain in conspicuous type a statement indicating that the association is not required to have a milestone inspection or a structural integrity reserve study, as appropriate. If the association has completed a milestone inspection as described in s. 553.899, a turnover inspection report for a turnover inspection performed on or after July 1, 2023, or a structural integrity reserve study, each contract entered into after December 31, 2024, for the resale of a residential unit shall contain in conspicuous type:

1. A clause which states: THE BUYER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT BUYER HAS BEEN PROVIDED A CURRENT COPY OF THE INSPECTOR-PREPARED SUMMARY OF THE MILESTONE INSPECTION REPORT AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 553.899, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE; A COPY OF THE TURNOVER INSPECTION REPORT DESCRIBED IN SECTION 718.301(4)(p) AND (q), FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE; AND A COPY OF THE ASSOCIATION’S MOST RECENT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY RESERVE STUDY DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 718.103(26) AND 718.112(2)(g), FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE, MORE THAN 3 DAYS, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT; and

2. A clause which states: THIS AGREEMENT IS VOIDABLE BY BUYER BY DELIVERING WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE BUYER’S INTENTION TO CANCEL WITHIN 3 DAYS, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, AFTER THE DATE OF EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT BY THE BUYER AND RECEIPT BY BUYER OF A CURRENT COPY OF THE INSPECTOR-PREPARED SUMMARY OF THE MILESTONE INSPECTION REPORT AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 553.899, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE; A COPY OF THE TURNOVER INSPECTION REPORT DESCRIBED IN SECTION 718.301(4)(p) AND (q), FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE; AND A COPY OF THE ASSOCIATION’S MOST RECENT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY RESERVE STUDY DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 718.103(26) AND 718.112(2)(g), FLORIDA STATUTES, IF APPLICABLE. ANY PURPORTED WAIVER OF THESE VOIDABILITY RIGHTS SHALL BE OF NO EFFECT. BUYER MAY EXTEND THE TIME FOR CLOSING FOR A PERIOD OF NOT MORE THAN 3 DAYS, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, AFTER THE BUYER RECEIVES A CURRENT COPY OF THE INSPECTOR-PREPARED SUMMARY OF THE MILESTONE INSPECTION REPORT AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 553.899, FLORIDA STATUTES; A COPY OF THE TURNOVER INSPECTION REPORT DESCRIBED IN SECTION 718.301(4)(p) AND (q), FLORIDA STATUTES; OR A COPY OF THE ASSOCIATION’S MOST RECENT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY RESERVE STUDY DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 718.103(26) AND 718.112(2)(g), FLORIDA STATUTES, IF REQUESTED IN WRITING. BUYER’S RIGHT TO VOID THIS AGREEMENT SHALL TERMINATE AT CLOSING.

A contract that does not conform to the requirements of this paragraph is voidable at the option of the purchaser prior to closing.

(3) OTHER DISCLOSURE.—

(a) If residential condominium parcels are offered for sale or lease prior to completion of construction of the units and of improvements to the common elements, or prior to completion of remodeling of previously occupied buildings, the developer shall make available to each prospective purchaser or lessee, for his or her inspection at a place convenient to the site, a copy of the complete plans and specifications for the construction or remodeling of the unit offered to him or her and of the improvements to the common elements appurtenant to the unit.

(b) Sales brochures, if any, shall be provided to each purchaser, and the following caveat in conspicuous type shall be placed on the inside front cover or on the first page containing text material of the sales brochure, or otherwise conspicuously displayed: ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS BROCHURE AND TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. If timeshare estates have been or may be created with respect to any unit in the condominium, the sales brochure shall contain the following statement in conspicuous type: UNITS IN THIS CONDOMINIUM ARE SUBJECT TO TIMESHARE ESTATES.

History.—s. 1, ch. 76-222; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 8, ch. 78-328; s. 16, ch. 79-314; s. 4, ch. 80-3; s. 2, ch. 82-199; s. 59, ch. 82-226; s. 18, ch. 84-368; s. 19, ch. 91-103; s. 5, ch. 91-426; s. 14, ch. 92-49; s. 869, ch. 97-102; s. 7, ch. 98-195; s. 5, ch. 98-322; s. 14, ch. 2002-27; s. 10, ch. 2004-345; s. 6, ch. 2004-353; s. 7, ch. 2007-80; s. 24, ch. 2008-28; s. 91, ch. 2009-21; s. 11, ch. 2022-269; s. 10, ch. 2023-203.

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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

CHARTERHOUSE ASSOCIATES, LTD. INC. U D T DTD v. VALENCIA RESERVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., 262 So. 3d 761 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . See Section 718.503(2)(a), Florida Statutes (1983). . . .

PORTO VENEZIA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v. WB FORT LAUDERDALE, LLC, WB LLC, v., 926 F. Supp. 2d 1330 (S.D. Fla. 2013)

. . . Code Ann. r. 61B-15.0011 (“For purposes of these rules and Sections 718.502, 718.503, and 718.504, F.S . . .

In MONA LISA AT CELEBRATION, LLC, v. LLC, v. LLC, v. LLC, v. LLC,, 472 B.R. 582 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2012)

. . . Stat. §§ 718.202, 718.503, 718.504, and 718.506. . . . Stats. §§ 718.503, 718.506. . . . Stat. § 718.503. . . . Stat. § 718.503); Count VI: Florida Condominium Act (Fla. . . . Stat. § 718.503. . . .

KAUFMAN, d b a v. SWIRE PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. a, 836 F. Supp. 2d 1320 (S.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . Chapter 501 of the Florida Statutes; (c) rescind the Agreements under Florida Statutes §§ 718.506, 718.503 . . .

BAMERT, So D. LLC, v. PULTE HOME CORPORATION, a E. J., 445 F. App'x 256 (11th Cir. 2011)

. . . REPRESENTATIONS, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THIS CONTRACT AND THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 718.503 . . .

A. SCARFONE, v. P. C. PLANTATION, LLLP,, 59 So. 3d 371 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . The purchasers filed a complaint, alleging that Plantation violated section 718.503, Florida Statutes . . . Because the complaint sufficiently stated a claim under section 718.503, we reverse. . . . Section 718.503(l)(a)l., states, in relevant part, that a contract for the sale of a residential unit . . . The complaint sufficiently alleged a claim under section 718.503 by stating that Plantation changed the . . . Accordingly, the complaint sufficiently stated a claim under section 718.503, and the trial court’s order . . .

In MONA LISA AT CELEBRATION, LLC, v. LLC, v. LLC,, 436 B.R. 179 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . . § 718.503); • Count VI: Florida Condominium Act (Fla.Stat. § 718.506); • Count VII: Florida Unfair . . . STAT. § 718.503 (COUNT V). . . . Florida Statute § 718.503 allows a condominium unit buyer to rescind a purchase agreement within 15 days . . . In Count V, plaintiffs allege Mona Lisa violated § 718.503 by making two materially adverse changes to . . . As an initial matter, whether an amendment to a design plan is “material” and “adverse” under § 718.503 . . .

WINKLER, v. LAWYERS TITLE INSURANCE CORP., 41 So. 3d 414 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THIS CONTRACT AND THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503 . . .

In LAKETOWN WHARF MARKETING CORPORATION, n k a LLC, LLC, v., 433 B.R. 401 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . agreement, and receipt by buyer of all items required to be delivered to him by the developer under section 718.503 . . . Stat. § 718.503(l)(b) (2005) provides that, “the [purchase] contract may be voided ... entitling the . . .

SNAVELY SIESTA ASSOCIATES, LLC, v. C. SENKER, C. A. a, 34 So. 3d 813 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . In response, Senker notified Snavely that he was revoking the contract pursuant to section 718.503, Florida . . .

KAUFMAN, d b a v. SWIRE PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. a, 675 F. Supp. 2d 1148 (S.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . For correct representations make reference to the documents required by section 718.503 Florida Statutes . . . Stat. 718.503(l)(a). In addition, Fla. . . . whether an amendment amounts to a “material” alteration or modification of an offering under section 718.503 . . . not establish an adverse and material change which supported revoking their agreements under section 718.503 . . .

NINE ISLAND AVENUE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v. SIEGEL,, 23 So. 3d 1248 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . which the purchaser claims a right of voidability based upon contractual provisions as required in s. 718.503 . . .

AHERN v. FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, LLC, N. A. MAS Co., 664 F. Supp. 2d 1224 (M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . . §§ 718.503 and 718.506, fraud, breach of contract, negligence, defective title, breach of fiduciary . . . Stat. § 718.503, which provides, in pertinent part: Copies of documents to be furnished to prospective . . . Stat. § 718.503(l)(b). . . . Defendants contend that Section 718.503(l)(b) does not provide a remedy if the statutory right to rescission . . .

In MONA LISA AT CELEBRATION, LLC, v. LLC, v. LLC, v. LLC,, 410 B.R. 710 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . . § 718.503); • Count VI: Florida Condominium Act (Fla.Stat. § 718.506); • Count VII: Florida Unfair . . .

HIAEVE, v. FENSTER,, 11 So. 3d 468 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . See § 718.503(2), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

M. MASTALER, v. HOLLYWOOD OCEAN GROUP, L. L. C., 10 So. 3d 1114 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . The purchase agreement contains a provision which tracks section 718.503, Florida Statutes (2008), which . . . Pursuant to section 718.503 and the Purchase Agreement, the Developer provided notice to Mastaler of . . . statutory interpretation, namely whether the trial court correctly interpreted and applied section 718.503 . . . As included in the Purchase Agreement, section 718.503(l)(a)(l) provides that an “AGREEMENT IS [] VOIDABLE . . .

PILATO v. EDGE INVESTORS, L. P., 609 F. Supp. 2d 1301 (S.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . Stat. 718.503(l)(a). . . . Stat. 718.503(l)(a). . . . Section 718.503(l)(a)l permits a buyer to cancel a purchase agreement within 15 days of receiving from . . .

GALSTALDI, v. SUNVEST COMMUNITIES USA, LLC, a E. W. LLC, a IMG LLP, a d b a IMGA,, 637 F. Supp. 2d 1045 (S.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . REPRESENTATIONS, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THIS CONTRACT (AGREEMENT) AND THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503 . . .

ASHRAF, a v. SWIRE PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. a, 752 F. Supp. 2d 1266 (S.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . Statutory Voidance Under Florida Statutes §§ 718.503-718.504 Plaintiffs first claim is for statutory . . . Stat. § 718.503 (2008). . . . Stat. § 718.503 (2008). . . . “The plain meaning of Florida Statute § 718.503 requires the rescinding party to prove that the change . . .

D T PROPERTIES, INC. v. MARINA GRANDE ASSOCIATES, LTD. a, 985 So. 2d 43 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . unit sought a declaratory judgment concerning its right to cancel a purchase agreement under section 718.503 . . . to the purchaser of “all of the items required to be delivered” by the developer under section 718.503 . . . Under section 718.503(l)(a)l, does the developer bear all the risk of escalating expenses? . . . and added section 718.503(l)(c) concerning the legal effect of subsequent budget estimates. . . . The buyers timely cancelled the contract under section 718.503(1)(a). . . .

McGUINNESS, v. PROSPECT ARAGON, LLC,, 981 So. 2d 496 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . The statutory right to rescind a contract for the purchase of condominiums is controlled by section 718.503 . . . BY BUYER OF ALL OF THE ITEMS REQUIRED TO BE DELIVERED TO HIM OR HER BY THE DEVELOPER UNDER SECTION 718.503 . . .

GARCIA, Jr. v. SANTA MARIA RESORT, INC. d b a, 528 F. Supp. 2d 1283 (S.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THIS CONTRACT AND THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503 . . . Stat. §§ 718.202(1) & 718.503(Ɩ)(b)(Ɩ). Accordingly, Count VIII is also dismissed with prejudice. . . .

RIEDLINGER, v. ROUSSET,, 910 So. 2d 302 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . . § 718.503, Fla. Stat. (2003). . . .

S. J. BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, INC. a k a S. J. d b a v. COLORALL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. a k a S., 755 So. 2d 769 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . waiver would adversely affect the rights of a unit owner or the purpose of this provision,” and section 718.503 . . .

In SUNCOAST TOWERS EAST ASSOCIATES, a, 241 B.R. 476 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1999)

. . . Therefore, pursuant to Florida Statute § 718.503, Meruelo claims he has the right to cancel the contract . . . The Right To Cancel Under Florida Statute § 718.503 Florida Statute § 718.503 provides, in relevant part . . . The proper analysis under Florida Statute § 718.503 turns on whether the developer’s actions, as a matter . . . The plain meaning of Florida Statute § 718.503 requires the rescinding party to prove that the change . . . Notwithstanding the Confirmation Order which waived the right to cancel under Florida Statute § 718.503 . . .

OCEANIA JOINT VENTURE, a a a v. TRILLIUM, INC. H., 681 So. 2d 881 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . This provision was required by section 718.503, Florida Statutes (1987). . . . .

BB LANDMARK, INC. a a BP a B. P. M. a v. M. HABER, E., 619 So. 2d 448 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . (the developer), appeals a summary judgment based on section 718.503(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1989), . . . This case concerns a condominium buyer’s right to cancel a condominium sales contract under section 718.503 . . . Section 718.503(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1989), provides, in pertinent part: (1) CONTENTS OF CONTRACTS . . . The Habers sued to rescind the contract under section 718.503, Florida Statutes (1989). . . . Thereafter, the Habers moved for summary final judgment under section 718.503 and the trial court granted . . .

F. KIRIAN, v. HAVEN FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION,, 560 So. 2d 380 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . ’s imminent financial ruin, agreed not to furnish appellants with the documents required by section 718.503 . . .

PALM- AIRE COUNTRY CLUB APARTMENTS CONDOMINIUM, INC. v. FPA CORPORATION, a a, 559 So. 2d 277 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THIS CONTRACT AND THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503 . . .

PARK LANE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DePADUA,, 558 So. 2d 85 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . which the purchaser claims a right of voidability based upon contractual provisions as required in s. 718.503 . . .

HORIZONS NORTH CONDOMINIUM NO. ASSOCIATION, INC. a v. NORBRO I, a, 551 So. 2d 526 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . statutorily-required caveat disclaiming any oral representations and referring the purchaser instead to Section 718.503 . . .

REVAC, S. A. v. ARTHUR V. WOODWARD, P. A. V., 550 So. 2d 3 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . comply with Florida law and contained references to the condominium disclosure requirements of section 718.503 . . .

HINDMAN, v. B. BISCHOFF,, 534 So. 2d 743 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . See § 718.503, Fla.Stat. (1987). . . .

N C PROPERTIES, v. VANGUARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY,, 519 So. 2d 1048 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . Buyers began legal proceedings in Alabama to void their contracts pursuant to section 718.503 and section . . .

CLONE, INC. v. ORR, Jr., 476 So. 2d 1300 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . and Condominiums) one copy of each of the documents required to be furnished to a buyer under section 718.503 . . . Section 718.503(1) requires that contracts for sale of a unit must contain legends designated by that . . .

FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, v. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS REGULATION, DIVISION OF FLORIDA LAND SALES AND CONDOMINIUMS,, 472 So. 2d 494 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . requires a developer to file certain documents required to be furnished to a buyer or lessee by §§ 718.503 . . . That statute requires a developer to file the documents and items required by §§ 718.503 and 718.504 . . . The clear implication is that the requirements of §§ 718.503 and 718.504 are not applicable to every . . . Division with respect to the contract documents and the prospectus or filing circular described in §§ 718.503 . . .

GROVE TOWERS, INC. a v. LOPEZ, 467 So. 2d 358 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . At the same time, appellees received certain documents as required by section 718.503(2), Florida Statutes . . . Appellees filed suit for declaratory judgment, breach of contract, two counts of violation of a statute (§§ 718.503 . . .

D. FREITAG, v. LAKES OF CARRIAGE HILLS, INC. O a, 467 So. 2d 708 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . under the purchase agreement and note by delivery of the statutory written notice created by section 718.503 . . .

BENNETT M. LIFTER, INC. v. METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, 15 Fla. Supp. 2d 60 (Fla. Cir. Ct. 1985)

. . . the Court also finds incorrect the Plaintiffs’ contentions that the ordinance conflicts with Sections 718.503 . . .

RUSTBROOK- S. C. B. U. S. INC. A v. SAUERMANN,, 460 So. 2d 386 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . However, rule 7D-18.01 is based on section 718.503(2), Florida Statutes, which provides that the buyer . . . The language of section 718.503(2) clearly allows a buyer to cancel a contract for a period of fifteen . . .

ASBURY ARMS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, d b a II, v. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS REGULATIONS, DIVISION OF FLORIDA LAND SALES AND CONDOMINIUMS,, 456 So. 2d 1291 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . purchaser may not waive the fifteen-day right to void an agreement for purchase provided in section 718.503 . . . Prior to amendment in 1984, section 718.-503 provided, in pertinent part: 718.503. . . . She executed a contract which included the statement required by section 718.503(l)(a). . . . Section 718.503(l)(a) was amended, effective October 1, 1984, to require additional language to be contained . . . The Legislature did not amend the substantive right of voidability found in section 718.503(2). . . .

FINST DEVELOPMENT, INC. v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS REGULATION, DIVISION OF FLORIDA LAND SALES AND CONDOMINIUMS,, 456 So. 2d 952 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . Florida Land Sales and Condominiums, documents required to be furnished to buyer or lessee by Section 718.503 . . . Florida Administrative Code Rule 7D-17.01(2) also requires that a developer comply with Sections 718.503 . . .

BEACHWOOD VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, v. S. POOR E. I. L., 448 So. 2d 1143 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . See Section 718.503(2)(a), Florida Statutes (1983). . . .

M. BRUCE, v. C. O NEILL O M. BRUCE, v. C. O NEILL, O, 445 So. 2d 379 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . not contain certain clauses concerning cancellation and oral representations as required by Section 718.503 . . .

CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, v. ROCIO CORP. a a a, 404 So. 2d 1066 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . that conflict existed between the ordinances and sections 718.105, 718.107, 718.402, 718.501, 718.502, 718.503 . . . Section 718.503 provides disclosure requirements prior to sale. G. . . .