Condominium and HOA records access in Florida

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Florida
Who may requestUnit and parcel owners and their representatives
DeadlineCondos 10 working days; HOAs 10 business days
Fees$299 estoppel, +$119 rush, +$179 if delinquent
ComplaintsCondos: state Division (DBPR); HOAs: mediation, then court
Penalty$50 a day for up to 10 days, plus attorney's fees
CountryUnited States
Checked against official textOctober 30, 2026

In Florida, the law sets who may see the records of an association, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.

Who may request records

Unit and parcel owners and their representatives.

Deadlines

Condos 10 working days; HOAs 10 business days.

Fees

CertificateEstoppel $299; rush +$119; delinquent +$179
Other documentsCondos reasonable cost; HOAs 25 cents a page; phone free

Complaints and penalties

Where to complainCondos: state Division (DBPR); HOAs: mediation, then court
Penalty for not complying$50 a day for up to 10 days, plus attorney's fees

References

  1. Florida Statutes s.718.111 (2026).
  2. Florida Statutes s.718.112 (2026).
  3. Florida Statutes s.718.116 (2026).
  4. Florida Statutes s.718.1255 (2026).
  5. Florida Statutes s.718.501 (2026).
  6. Florida Statutes s.718.503 (2026).
  7. Florida Statutes ss.718.5011, 718.5012 (2026).
  8. Florida Statutes s.553.899 (2026).
  9. Florida Statutes s.720.303 (2026).
  10. Florida Statutes s.720.30851 (2026).
  11. Florida Statutes s.720.311 (2026).
  12. Florida Statutes s.720.401 (2026).
  13. Florida Administrative Code r. 61B-23.002, amended 6-18-26.
  14. Florida Senate, CS/SB 278 (2024) Estoppel Certificates, bill history.
  15. DBPR, "Estoppel Certificate Fees" (PDF; estoppel and condo transfer fee amounts as adjusted).
  16. Florida Statutes s.719.106 (2026) (co-op transfer fee).
  17. Florida Statutes (2020 and 2021) s.718.112, flsenate.gov archive (transfer fee change).
  18. Florida Statutes (2024) s.718.111, flsenate.gov archive, with the note on ch. 2024-244, s.8, "effective January 1, 2026".
  19. Laws of Florida ch. 2026-14 (SB 104, reviser's bill) and ch. 2026-168 (CS/CS/HB 797, nonprofit corporations).

See also: records law in other jurisdictions.