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Letter to Governor Scott re: HB 1013/SB 1196

the10b5daily@hotmail.com
March 21, 2012 19:51

Below is the text of a letter sent today by Alan Becker, Esq., a founding shareholder of the Becker & Poliakoff, asking Governor Scott to veto HB 1013 which wiped out common law implied warranties for common area property.  We are requesting that you join us...

SB 1196 Passes

the10b5daily@hotmail.com
March 09, 2012 22:47

Unfortunately SB 1196 passed the Senate yesterday. The next step for the bill will be the governor's desk. The only way the bill does not become law at this point is if the governor vetoes it. If he signs it or merely does nothing the bill becomes law and will take effect, by its terms,...

SB 1196 moving forward

the10b5daily@hotmail.com
March 06, 2012 15:34

As noted previously, there are a couple of bills (HB 1013 and SB 1196) pending before the Florida legislature involving HOA warranties which would be devastating for HOAs with common area defects. These bills prohibit implied warranties of fitness and merchantability from applying to...

Myths about Common Law Implied Warranties and the effect of the anti-Maronda Legislation

the10b5daily@hotmail.com
February 02, 2012 14:32

  On Tuesday I had the pleasure of being in Tallahassee and testifying at the House Civil Justice Subcommittee meeting against HB 1013 (the House equivalent of SB 1196). The Senate Judiciary Committee meeting scheduled for that afternoon was canceled and has been rolled...

SB 1196 (Anti-Maronda) heading to Senate Judiciary Committee

the10b5daily@hotmail.com
January 27, 2012 16:15

With the legislative session in full swing it appears that some legislators are pushing SB 1196 and its companion HB 1013, and are determined to wipe out common law implied warranties relating to residential construction. SB 1196 is sponsored by Senator Michael S. "Mike" Bennett (R),...