Florida Community Association Manager Practice Exam

What items must condo members insure after January 2004?

1. Only structural elements of the building

2. Items in common areas

3. All appliances and fixtures within their unit

4. Only personal valuables

The correct answer is: All appliances and fixtures within their unit

Condominium members are required to insure all appliances and fixtures within their unit due to changes in Florida law implemented in January 2004. This requirement stems from the recognition that while the condominium association typically maintains and insures the overall structure and common areas, individual unit owners have a responsibility to protect their personal property and improvements made to their units. By mandating coverage for items such as appliances and fixtures, the law aims to ensure that owners are adequately protected against losses resulting from events like fire, theft, or water damage. This type of insurance ensures that homeowners can recover the value of their invested improvements and belongings in the event of a damaging incident. The other options do not fully capture the scope of what individual owners are expected to insure. Insuring only structural elements or personal valuables would leave significant areas of potential loss unprotected, such as built-in appliances and fixtures that enhance the value of the unit. This comprehensive requirement underscores the importance of individual responsibility in protecting personal property within shared living environments.