Alternative dispute resolution; mediation; nonbinding arbitration; applicability
- Statute:
- Florida §718.1255 · Chapter 718 (Condominium Act)
- Topic:
- Dispute Resolution · Mediation and arbitration
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
Sets mandatory presuit mediation for most disputes and nonbinding arbitration for election and recall disputes.
📄 Read the official text at flsenate.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Alternative dispute resolution; mediation; nonbinding arbitration; applicability
SoShiny logs every member complaint, compliment, or formal grievance with an audit trail — submitter, date, response, resolution. Anonymous filing optional. The documentation that pre-suit mediation and arbitration require is captured by default.
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- What does Florida §718.1255 require?
- Sets mandatory presuit mediation for most disputes and nonbinding arbitration for election and recall disputes.
- Who does Florida §718.1255 apply to?
- Florida §718.1255 applies to Condo associations in Florida.
- What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §718.1255?
- 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 §718.1255?
- 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 Alternative dispute resolution; mediation; nonbinding arbitration; applicability?
- SoShiny logs every member complaint, compliment, or formal grievance with an audit trail — submitter, date, response, resolution. Anonymous filing optional. The documentation that pre-suit mediation and arbitration require is captured by default. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §718.1255 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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