CTMH Services — Types of disputes eligible for arbitration

CTMH Services published guidance defining types of disputes eligible and ineligible for arbitration or pre-suit mediation under Section 718.1255, Florida Statutes.

Section 718.1255, Florida Statutes establishes that disputes eligible for arbitration or pre-suit mediation include disagreements between associations, unit owners, and tenants concerning the authority of the board of directors or the association's governing document. Eligible disputes include challenges to board authority over unit actions or common area alterations, and failures to conduct elections, provide meeting notice, conduct meetings, allow record inspections, conduct termination plans, or address recall challenges. Disputes ineligible for arbitration include those involving title to units or common elements, warranty interpretation or enforcement, assessment levies or collection, tenant eviction, alleged breaches of fiduciary duty by directors, and claims for damages based on alleged failure to maintain common elements. Disputes must be filed within 60 days after election results are announced.

Condominium associations, cooperative associations, homeowners' associations, unit owners, and in some instances tenants.

Guidance published May 3, 2026; no effective date change indicated as this restates existing statutory authority under Section 718.1255, Florida Statutes.