Homeowners' Associations; Authorizes parties to initiate nonbinding arbitration rather than presuit mediation for certain disputes; creates Office of Homeowners' Association Ombudsman within DBPR; provides for funding of office; directs Governor to appoint ombudsman; prohibits ombudsman, officers, & full-time employees from engaging in certain activities or receiving certain remuneration; provides for principal location of ombudsman's office; provides powers & duties of ombudsman.

Effective Date: 07/01/2022

01/07/2022 -- Referred to Regulatory Reform Subcommittee, Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee, State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee, Commerce Committee

Last Action: Favorable with CS by Regulatory Reform Subcommittee
1/21/2022  •  Reported out of Regulatory Reform Subcommittee
                 •  Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
                 •  CS Filed

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