Florida Statute 718.203 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XL
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

Chapter 718
CONDOMINIUMS

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F.S. 718.203

718.203 Warranties.—

(1) The developer shall be deemed to have granted to the purchaser of each unit an implied warranty of fitness and merchantability for the purposes or uses intended as follows:

(a) As to each unit, a warranty for 3 years commencing with the completion of the building containing the unit.

(b) As to the personal property that is transferred with, or appurtenant to, each unit, a warranty which is for the same period as that provided by the manufacturer of the personal property, commencing with the date of closing of the purchase or the date of possession of the unit, whichever is earlier.

(c) As to all other improvements for the use of unit owners, a 3-year warranty commencing with the date of completion of the improvements.

(d) As to all other personal property for the use of unit owners, a warranty which shall be the same as that provided by the manufacturer of the personal property.

(e) As to the roof and structural components of a building or other improvements and as to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements serving improvements or a building, except mechanical elements serving only one unit, a warranty for a period beginning with the completion of construction of each building or improvement and continuing for 3 years thereafter or 1 year after owners other than the developer obtain control of the association, whichever occurs last, but in no event more than 5 years.

(f) As to all other property which is conveyed with a unit, a warranty to the initial purchaser of each unit for a period of 1 year from the date of closing of the purchase or the date of possession, whichever occurs first.

(2) The contractor, and all subcontractors and suppliers, grant to the developer and to the purchaser of each unit implied warranties of fitness as to the work performed or materials supplied by them as follows:

(a) For a period of 3 years from the date of completion of construction of a building or improvement, a warranty as to the roof and structural components of the building or improvement and mechanical and plumbing elements serving a building or an improvement, except mechanical elements serving only one unit.

(b) For a period of 1 year after completion of all construction, a warranty as to all other improvements and materials.

(3) “Completion of a building or improvement” means issuance of a certificate of occupancy, whether temporary or otherwise, that allows for occupancy or use of the entire building or improvement, or an equivalent authorization issued by the governmental body having jurisdiction. In jurisdictions where no certificate of occupancy or equivalent authorization is issued, the term means substantial completion of construction, finishing, and equipping of the building or improvement according to the plans and specifications.

(4) These warranties are conditioned upon routine maintenance being performed, unless the maintenance is an obligation of the developer or a developer-controlled association.

(5) The warranties provided by this section shall inure to the benefit of each owner and his or her successor owners and to the benefit of the developer.

(6) Nothing in this section affects a condominium as to which rights are established by contracts for sale of 10 percent or more of the units in the condominium by the developer to prospective unit owners prior to July 1, 1974, or as to condominium buildings on which construction has been commenced prior to July 1, 1974.

(7) Residential condominiums may be covered by an insured warranty program underwritten by a licensed insurance company registered in this state, provided that such warranty program meets the minimum requirements of this chapter; to the degree that such warranty program does not meet the minimum requirements of this chapter, such requirements shall apply.

History.—s. 1, ch. 76-222; s. 1, ch. 77-221; s. 8, ch. 77-222; s. 3, ch. 78-340; s. 9, ch. 79-314; s. 11, ch. 91-103; s. 5, ch. 91-426; s. 8, ch. 92-49; s. 861, ch. 97-102; s. 4, ch. 2015-165.

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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 718.203

Total Results: 20

D.R. Horton, Inc. v. Heron's Landing Condo. Ass'n of Jacksonville, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2018-12-27

Citation: 266 So. 3d 1201

Snippet: warranty of habitability. As Appellant notes, section 718.203(1), Florida Statutes (2013), provides that a "developer

D.R. Horton, Inc. v. Heron's Landing Condo. Ass'n of Jacksonville, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2018-12-27

Citation: 266 So. 3d 1201

Snippet: warranty of habitability. As Appellant notes, section 718.203(1), Florida Statutes (2013), provides that a "developer

D.R. Horton, Inc. - Jacksonville v. Heron's Landing Condominium Association of Jacksonville, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2018-12-27

Snippet: warranty of habitability. As Appellant notes, section 718.203(1), Florida Statutes (2013), provides that a “developer

Port Marina Condominium Ass'n v. Roof Services, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2013-09-04

Citation: 119 So. 3d 1288, 2013 WL 4726923, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 14106

Snippet: warranty of fitness and merchantability statute. § 718.203, Fla. Stat. (2012). GAF filed a motion to abate

Maronda Homes, Inc. v. Lakeview Reserve Homeowners Ass'n

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2013-07-11

Citation: 127 So. 3d 1258, 2013 WL 3466814

Snippet: the date of completion of the improvements.” §§ 718.203(l)(c), 719.203(l)(c), Fla. Stat. (2006). In contrast

Landmark American Insurance Co. v. Santa Rosa Beach Development Corp. I

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2012-11-30

Citation: 107 So. 3d 1135, 2012 WL 5971204, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 20553

Snippet: obligation and responsibility under, e.g., Fla. Stat. § 718.203.... Upon the execution and delivery of such warranties

Harbor Landing Condominium Owners Ass'n v. Harbor Landing, L.L.C.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2012-01-30

Citation: 78 So. 3d 120, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 1321, 2012 WL 254971

Snippet: statutory implied warranty claim under section 718.203(2), Florida Statutes, against Appellee Rohm and

Lakeview Reserve Homeowners v. Maronda Homes, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-10-29

Citation: 48 So. 3d 902, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 16554, 2010 WL 4257559

Snippet: enacted warranties for condominiums in section 718.203, Florida Statutes (1976). For similar reasons,

SALTPONDS CONDO. v. Walbridge Aldinger Co.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-04-30

Citation: 979 So. 2d 1240, 2008 WL 1883903

Snippet: or warranties pursuant to Florida States [sic] 718.203, which would provide a basis for any cause of action

Turnberry Court Corp. v. Bellini

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2007-08-08

Citation: 962 So. 2d 1006, 2007 WL 2254680

Snippet: Merchantability under Florida Statute Section 718.203; Count II Breach of Contract; and Count III

Grinnell Corp. v. PALMS 2100 OCEAN BLVD.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2006-03-08

Citation: 924 So. 2d 887, 2006 WL 544520

Snippet: warranty under section 718.203(2) of the Florida Condominium Act. See § 718.203(2), Fla. Stat. (2005)

Syvrud v. Today Real Estate, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2003-10-31

Citation: 858 So. 2d 1125, 2003 WL 22459124

Snippet: contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers by section 718.203, Florida Statutes (2000), may be unavailable. The

Carlandia Corp. v. Obernauer

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1997-05-14

Citation: 695 So. 2d 408, 1997 WL 245193

Snippet: 718.1255(1) includes those enumerated in section 718.203. By its use of the word "interpretation," the statute

Leisure Resorts, Inc. v. Frank J. Rooney, Inc.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1995-04-27

Citation: 654 So. 2d 911, 20 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 184, 1995 Fla. LEXIS 631, 1995 WL 242091

Snippet: importance: WHETHER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 718.203(2), FLORIDA STATUTES (SUPP. 1992), IMPOSE ON A

Charley Toppino & Sons v. SEAWATCH

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1994-11-10

Citation: 658 So. 2d 922

Snippet: buildings, beyond the time granted in section 718.203, Florida Statutes [(1987)], after unit owners have

Frank J. Rooney v. Leisure Resorts

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1993-09-15

Citation: 624 So. 2d 773, 1993 WL 349928

Snippet: statutory *774 warranty as prescribed in section 718.203(2), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1992).[1] In the late

Sandarac Ass'n v. WR FRI. ARCHI.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1992-12-11

Citation: 609 So. 2d 1349

Snippet: Johnston, 367 So.2d 229 (Fla. 2d DCA 1979); § 718.203, Fla. Stat. (1991). We assume that the decision

Seawatch at Marathon Condo. Ass'n v. CHARLEY TOPPINO AND SONS, INC.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1992-11-03

Citation: 610 So. 2d 470, 1992 WL 318499

Snippet: buildings, beyond the time granted in section 718.203, Florida Statutes (1991), after unit owners have

Stroshein v. Harbour Hall Inlet Club II Condominium Ass'n

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1982-09-01

Citation: 418 So. 2d 473, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 21422

Snippet: for repair of the tennis courts under Section 718.203(1)(c), Florida Statutes (1979). We affirm. The

Drexel Properties, Inc. v. BAY COLONY, ETC.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1981-11-04

Citation: 406 So. 2d 515, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 21550

Snippet: correctly so, that Florida Statutes 553.84 (1979) and 718.203 (1979) are applicable to this litigation. We need