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SB 1744

Official Records of Condominium Associations, Residential Cooperative Associations, and Homeowners’ Associations

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Shev Jones

SB 1744 clarifies official record requirements for Florida property associations, affecting homeowner access to governance and financial documentation.

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Bill Summary · SB 1744

Legislative bill overview

SB 1744 modifies Florida law regarding what documents constitute official records that condominium associations, residential cooperative associations, and homeowners' associations must maintain and provide to members. The bill appears to clarify, restrict, or expand the definition of "official records" and the associated obligations of these property organizations to disclose information to homeowners and residents.

Why is this important

Property owners in condominiums, co-ops, and HOAs rely on access to official records to understand how their associations are governed, how assessments are determined, and how funds are managed. Changes to record-keeping requirements directly affect homeowner transparency rights and their ability to hold associations accountable. This impacts millions of Florida residents living in common-interest communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of disclosure obligations – Whether the bill expands or limits which documents associations must provide, potentially affecting homeowner access to meeting minutes, financial records, vendor contracts, or legal communications
  • Burden on associations – Implementation costs and administrative complexity for smaller associations trying to comply with new record-keeping or disclosure standards
  • Privacy and confidentiality – Balancing public access to records against protecting sensitive personal information, legal strategy, or vendor proprietary information that associations may handle

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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