Florida Legislators are working hard to negotiate compromises that will be reflected in pending legislation that will affect homeowner and condo owners.

Senate Bill 995 possesses some redeeming qualities but about 85% of it is detrimental to community associations. The bill includes such changes as:

1) prohibits staggered terms for directors. Why? Nobody knows why this is in there.
2) if the Association owns a unit (which many do due to the increase in foreclosures) the the Bill strips away any voting rights.
3) removes the ability to opt out of the cumbersome statutory election procedures.
4) takes away the ability to waive statutory financial reporting (audit, review or compilation) more than 2 consecutive years in a row.
5) requires free expression of religion on condominium premises BUT does not define what "religious expression" is.
6)makes it a criminal and civil crime for any director, officer or manager who knowingly or intentionally defaces, destroys or FAILS TO CREATE OR MAINTAIN ACCOUNTING RECORDS. There is no definition of MAINTAIN !!

We can not allow Senate Bill 995 or 995a pass. Please email your local State Senator and the governor and voice your displeasure with this legislation. 

     Senator Burt Saunders  saunders.burt.web@flsenate.gov