Who does Florida §718.1265 apply to?

Florida §718.1265 applies to Condo associations in Florida.

What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §718.1265?

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 §718.1265?

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 §718.1265

Association emergency powers

Statute:: Florida §718.1265 · Chapter 718 (Condominium Act)
Topic:: Emergency Powers · Disasters
Applies to:: Condo associations

When the governor declares an emergency, the board can hold meetings with less notice, contract for emergency repairs, and levy emergency assessments.

emergency powers; hurricane; declared emergency; remediation; reconstruction

📄 Read the official text at flsenate.gov →

How SoShiny helps with Association emergency powers

SoShiny broadcasts hurricane warnings, water shutoffs, gate closures, and emergency notices to every member by email and on the lobby TV instantly. The statutory emergency powers timeline is documented automatically — when the notice went out, who acknowledged.

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Frequently asked

What does Florida §718.1265 require?: When the governor declares an emergency, the board can hold meetings with less notice, contract for emergency repairs, and levy emergency assessments.
Who does Florida §718.1265 apply to?: Florida §718.1265 applies to Condo associations in Florida.
What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §718.1265?: 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 §718.1265?: 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 Association emergency powers?: SoShiny broadcasts hurricane warnings, water shutoffs, gate closures, and emergency notices to every member by email and on the lobby TV instantly. The statutory emergency powers timeline is documented automatically — when the notice went out, who acknowledged. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §718.1265 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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