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RPPTL constructionlaw

Tue, Oct 28, 2025 4:22 PM

CLC members:

There is a recently filed House Bill that has implications for the members of our committee. Specifically, please see HB 255, attached. The proposal is an amendment to Chapter 718 governing condominiums. Specifically, the revision that seems most likely to impact our committee is a proposed amendment to Section 718.124, regarding the tolling of statutes of limitations and repose for condominium associations:
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The RPPTL Section is seeking feedback from our committee as to whether we want to elect a formal legislative position. There may be expedited Committee action needed to establish a position, so in lieu of convening a meeting of the CLC or the Legislative Subcommittee, we have developed this Google Formhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvq5VWKU7NAjk9yW5v80PBP6YAj3YfVG40xWG9yclxCZAHtg/viewform?usp=publish-editor to take a straw poll of our members. We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

As many of you may recall, our Committee recently took a position on potential revisions to close gaps in the statutes of limitations and repose on actions arising from construction projects in Section 95.11(3)(b). At the time, one of our committee’s concerns was that there was a potential for a developer to retain control of a condominium association until such time as the statute of repose expires. Section 718.124 was later amended to add the words “and statute of repose,” which mitigated those concerns:

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This new proposal seems geared to “undo” that amendment, and again allow the potential for the statute of repose to lapse on claims made by a condominium association prior to turnover of the association to the members.

All of the above being said, if you can spare two minutes or less to complete the Google Form linked above, please do so, so that we may advise the Section of our Committee’s position (if any) on HB 255. This may also be discussed at a future CLC meeting or Legislative Subcommittee meeting (please reach out to Ryan Sullivan and Nick Eldermailto:ryan.sullivan@hwhlaw.com;%20nelder@cobbgonzalez.com if you want to be included on the coordination of the Legislative Subcommittee meeting). We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Thank you.

Bruce Partington | Shareholder
bpartington@clarkpartington.com mailto:bpartington@clarkpartington.com | (850) 432-1399tel:(850)%20432-1399
Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law

CLARK PARTINGTON
Office: (850) 434-9200 | Fax: (850) 432-7340
125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor
Pensacola, Florida 32502
clarkpartington.comhttps://clarkpartington.com/

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CLC members: There is a recently filed House Bill that has implications for the members of our committee. Specifically, please see HB 255, attached. The proposal is an amendment to Chapter 718 governing condominiums. Specifically, the revision that seems most likely to impact our committee is a proposed amendment to Section 718.124, regarding the tolling of statutes of limitations and repose for condominium associations: [cid:image001.jpg@01DC47FD.1D2EB310] The RPPTL Section is seeking feedback from our committee as to whether we want to elect a formal legislative position. There may be expedited Committee action needed to establish a position, so in lieu of convening a meeting of the CLC or the Legislative Subcommittee, we have developed this Google Form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvq5VWKU7NAjk9yW5v80PBP6YAj3YfVG40xWG9yclxCZAHtg/viewform?usp=publish-editor> to take a straw poll of our members. We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. As many of you may recall, our Committee recently took a position on potential revisions to close gaps in the statutes of limitations and repose on actions arising from construction projects in Section 95.11(3)(b). At the time, one of our committee’s concerns was that there was a potential for a developer to retain control of a condominium association until such time as the statute of repose expires. Section 718.124 was later amended to add the words “and statute of repose,” which mitigated those concerns: [cid:image002.jpg@01DC47FD.1D2EB310] This new proposal seems geared to “undo” that amendment, and again allow the potential for the statute of repose to lapse on claims made by a condominium association prior to turnover of the association to the members. All of the above being said, if you can spare two minutes or less to complete the Google Form linked above, please do so, so that we may advise the Section of our Committee’s position (if any) on HB 255. This may also be discussed at a future CLC meeting or Legislative Subcommittee meeting (please reach out to Ryan Sullivan and Nick Elder<mailto:ryan.sullivan@hwhlaw.com;%20nelder@cobbgonzalez.com> if you want to be included on the coordination of the Legislative Subcommittee meeting). We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. Thank you. Bruce Partington | Shareholder bpartington@clarkpartington.com<mailto:bpartington@clarkpartington.com> | (850) 432-1399<tel:(850)%20432-1399> Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law CLARK PARTINGTON Office: (850) 434-9200 | Fax: (850) 432-7340 125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor Pensacola, Florida 32502 clarkpartington.com<https://clarkpartington.com/> [cid:clarkpartington-logo-rgb_screen-02-1_123bd44c-b20f-48cc-ab92-ad988cf14c5f.png] This message was secured by Zix(R).

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RPPTL constructionlaw

Thu, Oct 30, 2025 4:56 PM

Folks – circling back on this as the survey will close tomorrow at 9. If you’d like to chime in, please do so. Thank you.

Bruce Partington | Shareholder
bpartington@clarkpartington.com mailto:bpartington@clarkpartington.com | (850) 432-1399tel:(850)%20432-1399
Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law

CLARK PARTINGTON
Office: (850) 434-9200 | Fax: (850) 432-7340
125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor
Pensacola, Florida 32502
clarkpartington.comhttps://clarkpartington.com/

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CLC members:

There is a recently filed House Bill that has implications for the members of our committee. Specifically, please see HB 255, attached. The proposal is an amendment to Chapter 718 governing condominiums. Specifically, the revision that seems most likely to impact our committee is a proposed amendment to Section 718.124, regarding the tolling of statutes of limitations and repose for condominium associations:
[cid:image001.jpg@01DC4994.3B874320]
The RPPTL Section is seeking feedback from our committee as to whether we want to elect a formal legislative position. There may be expedited Committee action needed to establish a position, so in lieu of convening a meeting of the CLC or the Legislative Subcommittee, we have developed this Google Formhttps://link.edgepilot.com/s/f13a8e07/wAIY7Fn9Dk_FPJQoDkTN0Q?u=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvq5VWKU7NAjk9yW5v80PBP6YAj3YfVG40xWG9yclxCZAHtg/viewform?usp=publish-editor to take a straw poll of our members. We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

As many of you may recall, our Committee recently took a position on potential revisions to close gaps in the statutes of limitations and repose on actions arising from construction projects in Section 95.11(3)(b). At the time, one of our committee’s concerns was that there was a potential for a developer to retain control of a condominium association until such time as the statute of repose expires. Section 718.124 was later amended to add the words “and statute of repose,” which mitigated those concerns:

[cid:image002.jpg@01DC4994.3B874320]

This new proposal seems geared to “undo” that amendment, and again allow the potential for the statute of repose to lapse on claims made by a condominium association prior to turnover of the association to the members.

All of the above being said, if you can spare two minutes or less to complete the Google Form linked above, please do so, so that we may advise the Section of our Committee’s position (if any) on HB 255. This may also be discussed at a future CLC meeting or Legislative Subcommittee meeting (please reach out to Ryan Sullivan and Nick Eldermailto:ryan.sullivan@hwhlaw.com;%20nelder@cobbgonzalez.com if you want to be included on the coordination of the Legislative Subcommittee meeting). We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Thank you.

Bruce Partington | Shareholder
bpartington@clarkpartington.com mailto:bpartington@clarkpartington.com | (850) 432-1399tel:(850)%20432-1399
Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law

CLARK PARTINGTON
Office: (850) 434-9200 | Fax: (850) 432-7340
125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor
Pensacola, Florida 32502
clarkpartington.comhttps://link.edgepilot.com/s/6b963224/yzXcwyGFeke8Qv_HJl67zA?u=https://clarkpartington.com/

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Folks – circling back on this as the survey will close tomorrow at 9. If you’d like to chime in, please do so. Thank you. Bruce Partington | Shareholder bpartington@clarkpartington.com<mailto:bpartington@clarkpartington.com> | (850) 432-1399<tel:(850)%20432-1399> Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law CLARK PARTINGTON Office: (850) 434-9200 | Fax: (850) 432-7340 125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor Pensacola, Florida 32502 clarkpartington.com<https://clarkpartington.com/> [cid:clarkpartington-logo-rgb_screen-02-1_123bd44c-b20f-48cc-ab92-ad988cf14c5f.png] From: constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org <constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org> On Behalf Of RPPTL constructionlaw Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 11:22 AM To: RPPTL constructionlaw <constructionlaw@lists.flabarrpptl.org> Subject: [RPPTL-constructionlaw] CLC Survey on HB 255 -- Need response ASAP, please This message was sent securely using Zix® CLC members: There is a recently filed House Bill that has implications for the members of our committee. Specifically, please see HB 255, attached. The proposal is an amendment to Chapter 718 governing condominiums. Specifically, the revision that seems most likely to impact our committee is a proposed amendment to Section 718.124, regarding the tolling of statutes of limitations and repose for condominium associations: [cid:image001.jpg@01DC4994.3B874320] The RPPTL Section is seeking feedback from our committee as to whether we want to elect a formal legislative position. There may be expedited Committee action needed to establish a position, so in lieu of convening a meeting of the CLC or the Legislative Subcommittee, we have developed this Google Form<https://link.edgepilot.com/s/f13a8e07/wAIY7Fn9Dk_FPJQoDkTN0Q?u=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvq5VWKU7NAjk9yW5v80PBP6YAj3YfVG40xWG9yclxCZAHtg/viewform?usp=publish-editor> to take a straw poll of our members. We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. As many of you may recall, our Committee recently took a position on potential revisions to close gaps in the statutes of limitations and repose on actions arising from construction projects in Section 95.11(3)(b). At the time, one of our committee’s concerns was that there was a potential for a developer to retain control of a condominium association until such time as the statute of repose expires. Section 718.124 was later amended to add the words “and statute of repose,” which mitigated those concerns: [cid:image002.jpg@01DC4994.3B874320] This new proposal seems geared to “undo” that amendment, and again allow the potential for the statute of repose to lapse on claims made by a condominium association prior to turnover of the association to the members. All of the above being said, if you can spare two minutes or less to complete the Google Form linked above, please do so, so that we may advise the Section of our Committee’s position (if any) on HB 255. This may also be discussed at a future CLC meeting or Legislative Subcommittee meeting (please reach out to Ryan Sullivan and Nick Elder<mailto:ryan.sullivan@hwhlaw.com;%20nelder@cobbgonzalez.com> if you want to be included on the coordination of the Legislative Subcommittee meeting). We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. Thank you. Bruce Partington | Shareholder bpartington@clarkpartington.com<mailto:bpartington@clarkpartington.com> | (850) 432-1399<tel:(850)%20432-1399> Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law CLARK PARTINGTON Office: (850) 434-9200 | Fax: (850) 432-7340 125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor Pensacola, Florida 32502 clarkpartington.com<https://link.edgepilot.com/s/6b963224/yzXcwyGFeke8Qv_HJl67zA?u=https://clarkpartington.com/> [cid:image003.png@01DC4994.3B874320] This message was secured by Zix®. This message was secured by Zix(R).

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RPPTL constructionlaw

Thu, Oct 30, 2025 10:06 PM

I could not find the Google form. I am opposed to this proposed amendment.

Chip Bachara
Managing Partner – Board Certified in Construction Law
BACHARA CONSTRUCTION LAW GROUP
50 N. Laura Street, Ste. 2100, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904.562.1060 | Direct Line: 904.562.1066
Websitehttp://www.bacharagroup.com/ | Biographyhttps://bacharagroup.com/chip-bachara/ | Download vCardhttps://bacharagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Henry-G-Bachara-Chip.vcf

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CLC members:

There is a recently filed House Bill that has implications for the members of our committee. Specifically, please see HB 255, attached. The proposal is an amendment to Chapter 718 governing condominiums. Specifically, the revision that seems most likely to impact our committee is a proposed amendment to Section 718.124, regarding the tolling of statutes of limitations and repose for condominium associations:
[cid:image001.jpg@01DC49C7.E7652F80]
The RPPTL Section is seeking feedback from our committee as to whether we want to elect a formal legislative position. There may be expedited Committee action needed to establish a position, so in lieu of convening a meeting of the CLC or the Legislative Subcommittee, we have developed this Google Formhttps://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSfvq5VWKU7NAjk9yW5v80PBP6YAj3YfVG40xWG9yclxCZAHtg_viewform-3Fusp-3Dpublish-2Deditor&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=iQXiL3peYedbGnRTjOumbsk5OjqSk9e1_HFDlIssKw4&m=qZhEXlQwBLO3jODgb2MZ7TQH8k_savaFLhO6qPxt_wuDCsu_ROys2sAFl3TNS0Uk&s=NVGaAEwTxszChouAknRHZiTz4Nq0XnICck5yKMf8oZ8&e= to take a straw poll of our members. We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

As many of you may recall, our Committee recently took a position on potential revisions to close gaps in the statutes of limitations and repose on actions arising from construction projects in Section 95.11(3)(b). At the time, one of our committee’s concerns was that there was a potential for a developer to retain control of a condominium association until such time as the statute of repose expires. Section 718.124 was later amended to add the words “and statute of repose,” which mitigated those concerns:

[cid:image002.jpg@01DC49C7.E7652F80]

This new proposal seems geared to “undo” that amendment, and again allow the potential for the statute of repose to lapse on claims made by a condominium association prior to turnover of the association to the members.

All of the above being said, if you can spare two minutes or less to complete the Google Form linked above, please do so, so that we may advise the Section of our Committee’s position (if any) on HB 255. This may also be discussed at a future CLC meeting or Legislative Subcommittee meeting (please reach out to Ryan Sullivan and Nick Eldermailto:ryan.sullivan@hwhlaw.com;%20nelder@cobbgonzalez.com if you want to be included on the coordination of the Legislative Subcommittee meeting). We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Thank you.

Bruce Partington | Shareholder
bpartington@clarkpartington.com mailto:bpartington@clarkpartington.com | (850) 432-1399tel:(850)%20432-1399
Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law

CLARK PARTINGTON
Office: (850) 434-9200 | Fax: (850) 432-7340
125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor
Pensacola, Florida 32502
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I could not find the Google form. I am opposed to this proposed amendment. Chip Bachara Managing Partner – Board Certified in Construction Law BACHARA CONSTRUCTION LAW GROUP 50 N. Laura Street, Ste. 2100, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 904.562.1060 | Direct Line: 904.562.1066 Website<http://www.bacharagroup.com/> | Biography<https://bacharagroup.com/chip-bachara/> | Download vCard<https://bacharagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Henry-G-Bachara-Chip.vcf> Confidentiality Notice: This message is being sent by or on behalf of a lawyer. It is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. From: constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org <constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org> On Behalf Of RPPTL constructionlaw Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:22 PM To: RPPTL constructionlaw <constructionlaw@lists.flabarrpptl.org> Subject: [RPPTL-constructionlaw] CLC Survey on HB 255 -- Need response ASAP, please This message was sent securely using Zix® CLC members: There is a recently filed House Bill that has implications for the members of our committee. Specifically, please see HB 255, attached. The proposal is an amendment to Chapter 718 governing condominiums. Specifically, the revision that seems most likely to impact our committee is a proposed amendment to Section 718.124, regarding the tolling of statutes of limitations and repose for condominium associations: [cid:image001.jpg@01DC49C7.E7652F80] The RPPTL Section is seeking feedback from our committee as to whether we want to elect a formal legislative position. There may be expedited Committee action needed to establish a position, so in lieu of convening a meeting of the CLC or the Legislative Subcommittee, we have developed this Google Form<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSfvq5VWKU7NAjk9yW5v80PBP6YAj3YfVG40xWG9yclxCZAHtg_viewform-3Fusp-3Dpublish-2Deditor&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=iQXiL3peYedbGnRTjOumbsk5OjqSk9e1_HFDlIssKw4&m=qZhEXlQwBLO3jODgb2MZ7TQH8k_savaFLhO6qPxt_wuDCsu_ROys2sAFl3TNS0Uk&s=NVGaAEwTxszChouAknRHZiTz4Nq0XnICck5yKMf8oZ8&e=> to take a straw poll of our members. We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. As many of you may recall, our Committee recently took a position on potential revisions to close gaps in the statutes of limitations and repose on actions arising from construction projects in Section 95.11(3)(b). At the time, one of our committee’s concerns was that there was a potential for a developer to retain control of a condominium association until such time as the statute of repose expires. Section 718.124 was later amended to add the words “and statute of repose,” which mitigated those concerns: [cid:image002.jpg@01DC49C7.E7652F80] This new proposal seems geared to “undo” that amendment, and again allow the potential for the statute of repose to lapse on claims made by a condominium association prior to turnover of the association to the members. All of the above being said, if you can spare two minutes or less to complete the Google Form linked above, please do so, so that we may advise the Section of our Committee’s position (if any) on HB 255. This may also be discussed at a future CLC meeting or Legislative Subcommittee meeting (please reach out to Ryan Sullivan and Nick Elder<mailto:ryan.sullivan@hwhlaw.com;%20nelder@cobbgonzalez.com> if you want to be included on the coordination of the Legislative Subcommittee meeting). We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. Thank you. Bruce Partington | Shareholder bpartington@clarkpartington.com<mailto:bpartington@clarkpartington.com> | (850) 432-1399<tel:(850)%20432-1399> Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law CLARK PARTINGTON Office: (850) 434-9200 | Fax: (850) 432-7340 125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor Pensacola, Florida 32502 clarkpartington.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__clarkpartington.com_&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=iQXiL3peYedbGnRTjOumbsk5OjqSk9e1_HFDlIssKw4&m=qZhEXlQwBLO3jODgb2MZ7TQH8k_savaFLhO6qPxt_wuDCsu_ROys2sAFl3TNS0Uk&s=k3TdbRicyquwATwxqKzH9c_zd7DWzzBsaGara8G-uds&e=> [ClarkPartington-logo-RGB_Screen-02-1.png] This message was secured by Zix®.

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RPPTL constructionlaw

Sat, Nov 1, 2025 1:37 PM

Opposed

Barry Ansbacher
Florida Bar Board Certified:
Real Estate Attorney
Construction Attorney
Condominium & Planned
Development Attorney
Barry.Ansbacher@ansbacher.net
904.737.4600 ext 302

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Folks – circling back on this as the survey will close tomorrow at 9. If you’d like to chime in, please do so. Thank you.

Bruce Partington | Shareholder
bpartington@clarkpartington.com mailto:bpartington@clarkpartington.com | (850) 432-1399tel:(850)%20432-1399
Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law

CLARK PARTINGTON
Office: (850) 434-9200 | Fax: (850) 432-7340
125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor
Pensacola, Florida 32502
clarkpartington.comhttps://link.edgepilot.com/s/9d68af72/6odt5hYc2EOn44Y6CGuF_Q?u=https://clarkpartington.com/

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From: constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org mailto:constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org <constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org mailto:constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org> On Behalf Of RPPTL constructionlaw
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Subject: [RPPTL-constructionlaw] CLC Survey on HB 255 -- Need response ASAP, please

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CLC members:

There is a recently filed House Bill that has implications for the members of our committee. Specifically, please see HB 255, attached. The proposal is an amendment to Chapter 718 governing condominiums. Specifically, the revision that seems most likely to impact our committee is a proposed amendment to Section 718.124, regarding the tolling of statutes of limitations and repose for condominium associations:
[cid:image005.jpg@01DC4B13.22223040]
The RPPTL Section is seeking feedback from our committee as to whether we want to elect a formal legislative position. There may be expedited Committee action needed to establish a position, so in lieu of convening a meeting of the CLC or the Legislative Subcommittee, we have developed this Google Formhttps://link.edgepilot.com/s/f13a8e07/wAIY7Fn9Dk_FPJQoDkTN0Q?u=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvq5VWKU7NAjk9yW5v80PBP6YAj3YfVG40xWG9yclxCZAHtg/viewform?usp=publish-editor to take a straw poll of our members. We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

As many of you may recall, our Committee recently took a position on potential revisions to close gaps in the statutes of limitations and repose on actions arising from construction projects in Section 95.11(3)(b). At the time, one of our committee’s concerns was that there was a potential for a developer to retain control of a condominium association until such time as the statute of repose expires. Section 718.124 was later amended to add the words “and statute of repose,” which mitigated those concerns:

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This new proposal seems geared to “undo” that amendment, and again allow the potential for the statute of repose to lapse on claims made by a condominium association prior to turnover of the association to the members.

All of the above being said, if you can spare two minutes or less to complete the Google Form linked above, please do so, so that we may advise the Section of our Committee’s position (if any) on HB 255. This may also be discussed at a future CLC meeting or Legislative Subcommittee meeting (please reach out to Ryan Sullivan and Nick Eldermailto:ryan.sullivan@hwhlaw.com;%20nelder@cobbgonzalez.com if you want to be included on the coordination of the Legislative Subcommittee meeting). We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Thank you.

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If you have any comments or concerns, please send a note to our CARE CENTER or contact Chris Young at 904.737.4600 x132 From: constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org <constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org> On Behalf Of RPPTL constructionlaw Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:57 PM To: constructionlaw@lists.flabarrpptl.org Subject: Re: [RPPTL-constructionlaw] CLC Survey on HB 255 -- Need response ASAP, please This message was sent securely using Zix® Folks – circling back on this as the survey will close tomorrow at 9. If you’d like to chime in, please do so. Thank you. Bruce Partington | Shareholder bpartington@clarkpartington.com<mailto:bpartington@clarkpartington.com> | (850) 432-1399<tel:(850)%20432-1399> Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law CLARK PARTINGTON Office: (850) 434-9200 | Fax: (850) 432-7340 125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor Pensacola, Florida 32502 clarkpartington.com<https://link.edgepilot.com/s/9d68af72/6odt5hYc2EOn44Y6CGuF_Q?u=https://clarkpartington.com/> [ClarkPartington-logo-RGB_Screen-02-1.png] From: constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org<mailto:constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org> <constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org<mailto:constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org>> On Behalf Of RPPTL constructionlaw Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 11:22 AM To: RPPTL constructionlaw <constructionlaw@lists.flabarrpptl.org<mailto:constructionlaw@lists.flabarrpptl.org>> Subject: [RPPTL-constructionlaw] CLC Survey on HB 255 -- Need response ASAP, please This message was sent securely using Zix® CLC members: There is a recently filed House Bill that has implications for the members of our committee. Specifically, please see HB 255, attached. The proposal is an amendment to Chapter 718 governing condominiums. Specifically, the revision that seems most likely to impact our committee is a proposed amendment to Section 718.124, regarding the tolling of statutes of limitations and repose for condominium associations: [cid:image005.jpg@01DC4B13.22223040] The RPPTL Section is seeking feedback from our committee as to whether we want to elect a formal legislative position. There may be expedited Committee action needed to establish a position, so in lieu of convening a meeting of the CLC or the Legislative Subcommittee, we have developed this Google Form<https://link.edgepilot.com/s/f13a8e07/wAIY7Fn9Dk_FPJQoDkTN0Q?u=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvq5VWKU7NAjk9yW5v80PBP6YAj3YfVG40xWG9yclxCZAHtg/viewform?usp=publish-editor> to take a straw poll of our members. We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. As many of you may recall, our Committee recently took a position on potential revisions to close gaps in the statutes of limitations and repose on actions arising from construction projects in Section 95.11(3)(b). At the time, one of our committee’s concerns was that there was a potential for a developer to retain control of a condominium association until such time as the statute of repose expires. Section 718.124 was later amended to add the words “and statute of repose,” which mitigated those concerns: [cid:image006.jpg@01DC4B13.22223040] This new proposal seems geared to “undo” that amendment, and again allow the potential for the statute of repose to lapse on claims made by a condominium association prior to turnover of the association to the members. All of the above being said, if you can spare two minutes or less to complete the Google Form linked above, please do so, so that we may advise the Section of our Committee’s position (if any) on HB 255. This may also be discussed at a future CLC meeting or Legislative Subcommittee meeting (please reach out to Ryan Sullivan and Nick Elder<mailto:ryan.sullivan@hwhlaw.com;%20nelder@cobbgonzalez.com> if you want to be included on the coordination of the Legislative Subcommittee meeting). We must respond to the Section by Friday, so this survey will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. Thank you. Bruce Partington | Shareholder bpartington@clarkpartington.com<mailto:bpartington@clarkpartington.com> | (850) 432-1399<tel:(850)%20432-1399> Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law CLARK PARTINGTON Office: (850) 434-9200 | Fax: (850) 432-7340 125 East Intendencia Street, 4th Floor Pensacola, Florida 32502 clarkpartington.com<https://link.edgepilot.com/s/6b963224/yzXcwyGFeke8Qv_HJl67zA?u=https://clarkpartington.com/> [ClarkPartington-logo-RGB_Screen-02-1.png] This message was secured by Zix®. Links contained in this email have been replaced. 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Mon, Nov 3, 2025 7:50 PM

Pardon my ignorance, but I am working on a lease where the landlord wants the tenant, at the end of the term, to remove and terminate all telecom and associated data “at the original phone board.” Can anyone advise me that the “phone board” is and whether it would be within the premises (which is a warehouse) or outside of the premises?

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Pardon my ignorance, but I am working on a lease where the landlord wants the tenant, at the end of the term, to remove and terminate all telecom and associated data “at the original phone board.” Can anyone advise me that the “phone board” is and whether it would be within the premises (which is a warehouse) or outside of the premises? Howard Allen Cohen Of Counsel Florida Board Certified Attorney Real Estate Law Condominium and Planned Development Law Admitted to Practice in Florida and New Jersey 401 East Las Olas Boulevard Suite 2250 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-4251 954 335 1589 (o) howard.cohen@bipc.com<mailto:howard.cohen@bipc.com> Buchanan vCard<http://www.bipc.com/vcard.vcf?id=354> | Bio<http://www.bipc.com/bio?id=COHEN13> | BIPC.com<http://www.bipc.com/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/buchanannews> | LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/company/buchanan-ingersoll-&-rooney-pc> Join our distribution lists to receive emails on legal, legislative, regulatory and industry news that impacts you and your business. To subscribe or update your preferences. CLICK HERE<https://buchananpm.concep.com/preferences/buchananpm/signup> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONFIDENTIAL/PRIVILEGED INFORMATION: This e-mail message (including any attachments) is a private communication sent by a law firm and may contain confidential, legally privileged or protected information meant solely for the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is prohibited and may be unlawful. Please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message, then delete the e-mail and any attachments from your system.

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Mon, Nov 3, 2025 8:00 PM

usually in the utility room where the incoming data/phone lines are and you hook up your own system to it. Used to be wooden boards full of wiring
On Monday, November 3, 2025 at 02:50:49 PM EST, RPPTL constructionlaw constructionlaw@lists.flabarrpptl.org wrote:

Pardon my ignorance, but I am working on a lease where the landlord wants the tenant, at the end of the term, to remove and terminate all telecom and associated data “at the original phone board.” Can anyone advise me that the “phone board” is and whether it would be within the premises (which is a warehouse) or outside of the premises?

Howard Allen Cohen

Of Counsel

Florida Board Certified Attorney

Real Estate Law

Condominium and Planned Development Law

Admitted to Practice in Florida and New Jersey

401 East Las Olas Boulevard

Suite 2250

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-4251

954 335 1589 (o)

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usually in the utility room where the incoming data/phone lines are and you hook up your own system to it. Used to be wooden boards full of wiring On Monday, November 3, 2025 at 02:50:49 PM EST, RPPTL constructionlaw <constructionlaw@lists.flabarrpptl.org> wrote: Pardon my ignorance, but I am working on a lease where the landlord wants the tenant, at the end of the term, to remove and terminate all telecom and associated data “at the original phone board.” Can anyone advise me that the “phone board” is and whether it would be within the premises (which is a warehouse) or outside of the premises? Howard Allen Cohen Of Counsel Florida Board Certified Attorney Real Estate Law Condominium and Planned Development Law Admitted to Practice in Florida and New Jersey 401 East Las Olas Boulevard Suite 2250 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-4251 954 335 1589 (o) howard.cohen@bipc.com Buchanan vCard |Bio| BIPC.com | Twitter | LinkedIn Join ourdistribution lists to receive emails on legal, legislative, regulatory and industry news that impacts you and your business. To subscribe or update your preferences.CLICK HERE CONFIDENTIAL/PRIVILEGED INFORMATION: This e-mail message (including any attachments) is a private communication sent by a law firm and may contain confidential, legally privileged or protected information meant solely for the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is prohibited and may be unlawful. Please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message, then delete the e-mail and any attachments from your system. _______________________________________________ constructionlaw mailing list constructionlaw@lists.flabarrpptl.org http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/constructionlaw