Legislation

The Consolidated Legal Fund  mission is to establish and manage a Consolidated Legal Fund system from which subscribing HOAs
can apply for grants to fund litigation for issues deemed by the managing committee to have statewide or significant regional impact on other HOAs.

Florida law, i.e., “The Florida Mobile Home Act” or Florida Statute 723 is designed to protect the rights of homeowners in Florida. While you may not fully understand all of the language and provisions found in the statutes, it is important to become aware of what sections of various chapters specifically govern the landlord and tenant relationship as well as the homeowners association.

HELPFUL  INFORMATION & LINKS

2022 Florida Statutes – Chapter 723

Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida (FMO), aka The Division

The Mobile Home Act (Chapter 723 Florida Statutes and Chapters 61B-29 through 32 and 35, Florida Administrative Code

Florida Senate Tracker

Call to Action!

UPDATE: Died in regulated industries

Action is Needed for Senate: FMO 2023 Legislation!

Link to Proposed Legislation

The basic essence is that this legislation seeks to balance the bargaining position between homeowners and park owners. See the information below under Elements of Senate Bill 1378

It is IMPORTANT to contact YOUR OWN Senator. Even if they don’t serve on the Committee, they will speak to the Chair. Please explain the value of this bill to the many people who live in your park or community. 

Sample Letter to Your Senator

State Senate – District 9
https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s9

State House – District 27
https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/MyElectedOfficials?lat=29.1695513&long=-82.0511884

U.S. House District 6
https://waltz.house.gov/

U.S. Senate
http://rubio.senate.gov/
https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/

of Senate Bill 1378:
[This bill is similar to the House Bill (751). They are not identical at this time.]

UPDATE: HB 751 Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

  • The Division does not have enforcement authority over important Sections of Chapter 723. The bill creates enforcement by the Office of the Attorney General relating to obligations of both the mobile home park owner and the mobile home owner; and, the determination of unreasonable lot rental increases.
  • The existing dispute resolution process within the Division is ineffective. The bill will shift to the successful, existing, presuit mediation process that has been created for condominium, cooperative, and HOA disputes.
  • Clarifies that a homeowner or HOA may file a complaint in circuit court without mediation and that the HOA may represent some or all of the home owners in legal proceedings. A court may award treble damages.
  • In light of recent actions by many park owners, the bill clarifies the mobile home park owner must maintain the lots in the park which he owns in good order; the park owner may not require additional liability coverage for common areas if there is already a policy in effect; prohibits attempts to enforce a park rule not adopted pursuant to statute; and, prohibits collection of a proposed lot rental increase with pending litigation or mediation.

 

Call to Action!

UPDATE: Died in transportation

Movable Tiny Homes May Be Placed in Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and Communities! Read more here.