Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61B-17.002 - Procedure for Filing

(1) Each filing shall contain in the forepart a Table of Contents which lists the documents in the filing, in the order in which they appear.

(2) Each document shall be tabbed and labeled on the right side. Each label shall identify the document by appropriate word, phrase or abbreviation.

(3) Each filing shall be submitted in an expandable file folder approximately 14-3/4'' by 9-1/2'' in size. Filing statements and the Filing Checklist described in this rule shall be submitted with the documents and need not be submitted to purchasers.

(4) There shall be submitted with each filing a Filing Checklist which substantially conforms to DBPR Form CO 6000-7, Filing Checklist, incorporated herein by reference, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03409, and effective 12-23-02. A copy of this form may be obtained by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1030.

(5) A developer who contracts to sell a condominium parcel when the construction, furnishing and landscaping of the condominium property submitted to condominium ownership have not been substantially completed or renovation of property converted to condominium ownership has not been substantially completed in accordance with the plans, specifications or representations made by the developer, shall file with the division a copy of a fully executed escrow agreement for contract deposits pursuant to Section 718.202, F.S. An escrow agreement is deemed to be fully executed by the inclusion of the dates of execution and the appropriate signatures. An escrow agreement is the agreement between the developer and the escrow agent establishing the escrow account.

(6) If the developer wishes to include in the filing certain documents that were previously reviewed and accepted by the division, the filing shall be accompanied by DBPR Form CO 6000-5, Certificate of Identical Documents, incorporated herein by reference, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03407, and effective 12-23-02. A copy of this form may be obtained by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1030.

(7) Wherever possible, the division shall utilize electronic means of communication in its correspondence with the developer including e-mail and facsimile. If requested, the Division shall utilize the means of communication preferred by the developer.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61B-17.002

Rulemaking Authority 718.501(1)(f) FS. Law Implemented 718.202, 718.502, 718.503, 718.504, 718.505 FS.

New 11-15-77, Amended 7-22-80, Formerly 7D-17.02, Amended 4-1-92, Formerly 7D-17.002, Amended 1-26-03. 8-30-04, 12-10-2013.

New 11-15-77, Amended 7-22-80, Formerly 7D-17.02, Amended 4-1-92, Formerly 7D-17.002, Amended 1-26-03. 8-30-04, 12-10-13.