Who does Florida §718.109 apply to?

Florida §718.109 applies to Condo associations in Florida.

What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §718.109?

Non-compliance with Florida Chapter 718 can result in disputes filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes — and may expose individual board members to personal liability in some circumstances. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate compliance.

Where can I read the official text of Florida §718.109?

The official text is published by the Florida Legislature at flsenate.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.

Florida §718.109

Legal description of condominium parcels

Statute:: Florida §718.109 · Chapter 718 (Condominium Act)
Topic:: Records & Disclosure · Legal description
Applies to:: Condo associations

Specifies the minimum legal description format for a condominium parcel.

legal description; parcel; unit identifier

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Full statutory text

718.109 Legal description of condominium parcels.—Following the recording of the declaration, a description of a condominium parcel by the number or other designation by which the unit is identified in the declaration, together with the recording data identifying the declaration, shall be a sufficient legal description for all purposes. The description includes all appurtenances to the unit concerned, whether or not separately described, including, but not limited to, the undivided share in the common elements appurtenant thereto. History.—s. 1, ch. 76-222.

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Frequently asked

What does Florida §718.109 require?: Specifies the minimum legal description format for a condominium parcel.
Who does Florida §718.109 apply to?: Florida §718.109 applies to Condo associations in Florida.
What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §718.109?: Non-compliance with Florida Chapter 718 can result in disputes filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes — and may expose individual board members to personal liability in some circumstances. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate compliance.
Where can I read the official text of Florida §718.109?: The official text is published by the Florida Legislature at flsenate.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
How does SoShiny help with Legal description of condominium parcels?: SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §718.109 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Florida-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.

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