Who does Florida §719.102 apply to?

Florida §719.102 applies to Coop associations in Florida.

What happens if our co-op doesn't comply with §719.102?

Non-compliance with Florida Chapter 719 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 §719.102?

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 §719.102

Purpose

Statute:: Florida §719.102 · Chapter 719 (Cooperative Act)
Topic:: General · Scope
Applies to:: Coop associations

Recognizes the cooperative form of ownership and sets purposes for the chapter.

purpose; recognition; operation

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Full statutory text

719.102 Purpose.—The purpose of this chapter is to give statutory recognition to the cooperative form of ownership of real property. It shall not be construed as repealing or amending any law now in effect, except those in conflict herewith, and any such conflicting laws shall be affected only insofar as they apply to cooperatives. History.—s. 2, ch. 76-222.

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Frequently asked

What does Florida §719.102 require?: Recognizes the cooperative form of ownership and sets purposes for the chapter.
Who does Florida §719.102 apply to?: Florida §719.102 applies to Coop associations in Florida.
What happens if our co-op doesn't comply with §719.102?: Non-compliance with Florida Chapter 719 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 §719.102?: 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 Purpose?: SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one — every feature is included on every plan, with no add-ons or per-document fees. Start your community free and run it the way the statutes expect. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §719.102 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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