SECRETARY KEN LAWSON

SECRETARY CHARLIE LIEM

A DISMAL SECRETARY -- CHARLES W. DRAGO

A NEW SECRETARY -- HOLLY BENSON

THIS HAPPENED UNDER SECRETARIES CARR + MARSTILLER


Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes

Jurisdiction Regarding the
Condominium and Cooperative Acts

The Division has the power and duty to enforce and ensure compliance with the provisions of the following statutes and administrative rules:

  • The Condominium Act, Chapter 718, F.S., relating to the development, sale, ownership, and operation of residential condominium units.
  • The Cooperative Act, Chapter 719, F.S., relating to the development, sale, ownership, and operation of residential cooperative units.
  • The Florida Mobile Home Act, Chapter 723, F.S., relating to the rental of mobile home lots to mobile home owners.
  • The Florida Vacation Plan and Timesharing Act, Chapter 721, F.S., relating to the development, sale, ownership, operation, and management of timeshare plans.
  • The Yacht and Ship Brokers Act, Chapter 326, F.S., relating to the licensing and regulation of yacht and ship brokers and salespersons.

The Division also provides an arbitration program for homeowners' associations, under Chapter 720, F.S.

The division also has the authority to promulgate administrative rules necessary to implement, enforce and interpret these laws. For condominiums, the rules can be found in Chapters 61B-15 through 61B-24, Florida Administrative Code. For cooperatives, the rules can be found in Chapters 61B-75 through 61B-79, Florida Administrative Code. In addition, Chapters 61B-45 and 61B-50, Florida Administrative Code, contain rules relating to arbitration of disputes. Chapter 61B-25 contains rules regarding lists maintained by division for volunteer and paid mediators.


    

Secretary Ken Lawson

Tel.: 850.413.0755

E-Mail: Ken.Lawson@dbpr.state.fl.us

Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes

Michael Cochran, Division Director
Phone: 850.488.1631

E-Mail: Michael.Cochran@dbpr.state.fl.us

Bureau of Compliance - Tallahassee
1940 N. Monroe Street (Location)
Northwood Centre, Suite 16
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1031
Phone: 850.488.1122
Fax: 850.488.7149

Bureau of Compliance - Orlando
400 W. Robinson Street, Suite N908

(Click for Location)
Orlando, FL 32801-1748
Phone: 850.488.1122
Fax: 850.488.7149

Bureau of Compliance - Tampa
1313 N. Tampa Street, Suite 714
Tampa, FL 33602-3328
Phone: 850.488.1122
Fax: 850.488.7149

Bureau of Compliance - Ft. Lauderdale
1400 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 185
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-3791
Phone: 850.488.1122
Fax: 850.488.7149

Arbitration/Mediation Section

James Earl, Chief Arbitrator

1940 N. Monroe Street
Northwood Centre, Suite 16
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1029

For Condominium/Cooperative Inquiries: 850.414.6867
For Homeowner Association Inquiries: 850.488.1122

Fax: 850.487.0870

E-Mail: James.Earl@dbpr.state.fl.us

CONDO ARTICLES HOME

NEWS PAGE