New Hurricane Protection Requirements

These are recent changes to the statute regarding hurricane protection

Hurricane Protection – Condominium Association Legislative Update

The statute has been amended in an effort to provide uniformity when it comes to hurricane protection throughout the state. Here are some highlights:

Hurricane Protection Specifications

Associations are now required to adopt hurricane protection specifications for each building within each condominium in the association, which may include color, style, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.  

Non-Material Alteration

The installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and operation of hurricane protection in accordance with the new requirements is not considered a material alteration.

United Owner Responsibilities

The following criteria have been established whereby a unit owner will not be responsible for the cost associated with the removal or reinstallation of hurricane protection or a window or door protected by hurricane protection:

• The unit owner installed the protection, and its removal is necessary for the maintenance, repair or replacement of the condominium property or association property for which the association is responsible.  

• If the association completes the removal or installation, it may not charge the owner.

• If the owner completes the work, the association must reimburse the owner for the cost or apply as a credit.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions regarding these new requirements.

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James Bourassa

Vice President of Property Management

Seacrest Services Inc.

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