Fla. Stat. § 723.001 et seq. § 723.0781
Board member training programs.
Operative Text
(1) Within 90 days after being elected or appointed to the board, a newly elected or appointed director shall certify by an affidavit in writing to the secretary of the association that he or she has read the association’s current articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the mobile home park’s prospectus, rental agreement, rules, regulations, and written policies; that he or she will work to uphold such documents and policies to the best of his or her ability; and that he or she will faithfully discharge his or her fiduciary responsibility to the association’s members. (2) In lieu of this written certification, within 90 days after being elected or appointed to the board, the newly elected or appointed director may submit a certificate of having satisfactorily completed the educational curriculum approved by the division within 1 year before or 90 days after the date of election or appointment. The educational certificate is valid and does not have to be resubmitted as long as the director serves on the board without interruption. (3) A director who fails to timely file the written certification or educational certificate is suspended from service on the board until he or she complies with this section. The board may temporarily fill the vacancy during the period of suspension. (4) The secretary of the association shall retain a director’s written certification or educational certificate for inspection by the members for 5 years after the director’s election or the duration of the director’s uninterrupted tenure, whichever is longer. Failure to have such written certification or educational certificate on file does not affect the validity of any board action. (5) This section becomes effective on October 1, 2016. Any member of the board of directors of a homeowners’ association not in compliance with the requirements of this section may not be considered in violation of this section until after October 1, 2017.
Florida Statute § 723.0781 establishes a certification requirement for newly elected or appointed directors of mobile home park associations. Within 90 days of joining the board, each director must either file a written affidavit confirming they have reviewed key governing documents and will fulfill their fiduciary duties, or submit proof of completing an approved educational curriculum. A director who misses this deadline is suspended from board service until they comply, though any board actions taken remain valid regardless of whether certifications are on file.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fla. Stat. § 723.0781, mobile home park association operators and board administrators should track the 90-day compliance window for each newly seated director. A compliant association typically maintains a system for collecting and retaining each director's written affidavit or educational certificate, keeping those records available for member inspection for at least five years or the duration of the director's uninterrupted tenure. When a director fails to meet the deadline, the board is authorized to temporarily fill that seat while the suspended director works toward compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fla. Stat. § 723.0781 gives mobile home park association members the right to inspect the written certifications or educational certificates filed by board directors, which the association secretary is required to retain on file. If a director has not timely filed the required affidavit or course completion certificate, that director is legally suspended from board service under this section. Residents who have concerns about board compliance with this requirement may raise the issue at an association meeting, review the association's records, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Florida mobile home park law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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