Hurricane Protection

Condominium & Cooperative Associations

CS/CS/HB 913

Hurricane Protection

pp. 99–101; §718.113, F.S.

Clarifies that, unless otherwise provided in an association’s declaration, a unit owner is not responsible for the cost of any removal or reinstallation of hurricane protection, including exterior windows, doors, or other apertures, if the removal is necessary for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of other condominium property for which the association is responsible. If the declaration does not specify who is responsible for such costs, then the board must determine if the removal or reinstallation of hurricane protection must be completed by the unit owner or the association.

Removes the ability of an association to assess a unit owner if the association removes or reinstalls hurricane protection in instances where the removal or reinstallation of hurricane protection is the responsibility of a unit owner.

Effective date: July 1, 2025, unless otherwise provided in the bill.

Chapter No. 2025-175, LOF