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The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XL
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Chapter 718
CONDOMINIUMS
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F.S. 718.616
718.616 Disclosure of condition of building and estimated replacement costs and notification of municipalities.
(1) Each developer of a residential condominium created by converting existing, previously occupied improvements to such form of ownership shall prepare a report that discloses the condition of the improvements and the condition of certain components and their current estimated replacement costs as of the date of the report.
(2) The following information shall be stated concerning the improvements:
(a) The date and type of construction.
(b) The prior use.
(c) Whether there is termite damage or infestation and whether the termite damage or infestation, if any, has been properly treated. The statement shall be substantiated by including, as an exhibit, an inspection report by a certified pest control operator.
(3)(a) Disclosure of condition shall be made for each of the following components that the existing improvements may include:
1. Roof.
2. Structure.
3. Fire protection systems.
4. Elevators.
5. Heating and cooling systems.
6. Plumbing.
7. Electrical systems.
8. Swimming pool.
9. Seawalls, pilings, and docks.
10. Pavement and concrete, including roadways, walkways, and parking areas.
11. Drainage systems.
12. Irrigation systems.
(b) For each component, the following information shall be disclosed and substantiated by attaching a copy of a certificate under seal of an architect or engineer authorized to practice in this state:
1. The age of the component as of the date of the report.
2. The estimated remaining useful life of the component as of the date of the report.
3. The estimated current replacement cost of the component as of the date of the report, expressed:
a. As a total amount; and
b. As a per-unit amount, based upon each unit’s proportional share of the common expenses.
4. The structural and functional soundness of the component.
(c) Each unit owner and the association are third-party beneficiaries of the report.
(d) A supplemental report shall be prepared for any structure or component that is renovated or repaired after completion of the original report and prior to the recording of the declaration of condominium. If the declaration is not recorded within 1 year after the date of the original report, the developer shall update the report annually prior to recording the declaration of condominium.
(e) The report may not contain representations on behalf of the development concerning future improvements or repairs and must be limited to the current condition of the improvements.
(4) If the proposed condominium is situated within a municipality, the disclosure shall include a letter from the municipality acknowledging that the municipality has been notified of the proposed creation of a residential condominium by conversion of existing, previously occupied improvements and, in any county, as defined in s. 125.011(1), acknowledging compliance with applicable zoning requirements as determined by the municipality.
History.s. 1, ch. 80-3; s. 22, ch. 84-368; s. 14, ch. 94-350; s. 40, ch. 95-274; s. 5, ch. 96-396; s. 7, ch. 97-301; s. 9, ch. 2007-80.

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Cases Citing Statute 718.616

Total Results: 4

OCEAN RITZ v. GGV Associates, Ltd.

710 So. 2d 702, 1998 WL 210330

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 1, 1998 | Docket: 1445342

Cited 5 times | Published

intended to meet the developer's obligation under section 718.616, Florida Statutes, and which was intended to

James River Insurance v. Arlington Pebble Creek, LLC

118 F. Supp. 3d 1302, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 105556

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 30, 2015 | Docket: 64303187

Cited 1 times | Published

concealment of structural defects in violation of § 718.616, Florida Statutes. Counts II and III are fraudulent

Arlington Properties, Inc. v. Campus Edge Condominium Association Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 2017 | Docket: 6217566

Published

Association’s count alleging a violation of section 718.616, Florida Statutes, based on allegations of

James River Insurance Co. v. Arlington Pebble Creek, LLC

188 F. Supp. 3d 1246, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 74565, 2016 WL 3014606

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: May 22, 2016 | Docket: 64308972

Published

a claim for violation of the Condominium Act, § 718.616, Florida Statutes, like claims for fraudulent