Florida § 190.048 - Sale of real estate within a district; required disclosure to purchaser.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 190.048 — Sale of real estate within a district; required disclosure to purchaser., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 190.048. Sale of real estate within a district; required disclosure to purchaser.
Subsequent to the establishment of a district under this chapter, each contract for the initial sale of a parcel of real property and each contract for the initial sale of a residential unit within the district shall include, immediately prior to the space reserved in the contract for the signature of the purchaser, the following disclosure statement in boldfaced and conspicuous type which is larger than the type in the remaining text of the contract: “THE (Name of District) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAY IMPOSE AND LEVY TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS, OR BOTH TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, ON THIS PROPERTY. THESE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS PAY THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE COSTS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF THE DISTRICT AND ARE SET ANNUALLY BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DISTRICT. THESE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ARE IN ADDITION TO COUNTY AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS AND ALL OTHER TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW.”
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 190.048
What does Florida Statutes § 190.048 cover?
Section 190.048 ("Sale of real estate within a district; required disclosure to purchaser.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 190.048?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 190.048 apply to my situation?
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