DeSantis signs HOA hurricane preparation law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Homeowners associations may no longer deny applications from homeowners to install certain storm-hardening equipment under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this week.
“We deserve to protect our investment, which shelters the people we love the most in the world,” said Tallahassee Democratic Rep. Allison Tant, who voted in favor of the bill.
The bill, House Bill 293, covers numerous improvements, including permanent fixed storm shutters, roll-down track storm shutters, impact-resistent windows and doors, reinforced garage doors, exterior fixed generators, fuel storage tanks and more.
Lawmakers unanimously approved the bill in the 2024 legislative session.
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