How to Complete DBPR Form CO 6000-4: Florida Condo FAQ Sheet

DBPR Form CO 6000-4 is the Florida Division of Condominiums’ one-page “Frequently Asked Questions and Answers” disclosure sheet that condominium developers and associations complete to give prospective buyers a plain-language summary of voting rights, assessments, leasing limits, mandatory association memberships, recreational fees, pending litigation, and building configuration. The form is required by Section 718.504 of the Florida Statutes, and a completed copy must substantially conform to the format published by the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes.¹

Who Prepares the Form and When

Every developer of a residential condominium with more than 20 units, or one that shares common property with more than 20 units total, must prepare a prospectus or offering circular and include a completed FAQ sheet that substantially conforms to Form CO 6000-4.¹ Under Florida Administrative Code Rule 61B-17.001, the developer submits the completed form to the division along with the rest of the initial filing package.²

The form shows up again on resale. When a unit owner sells, the buyer is entitled to receive a current copy of the FAQ sheet at the seller’s expense.³ In practice the association prepares an updated version for the seller to pass along, because the answers change over time as budgets are adopted, lawsuits are filed or settled, and community rules are amended.

Filling Out the Form Section by Section

The form opens with a line for the condominium association’s full legal name and the date as of which the answers are current. Use the name exactly as it appears in the recorded declaration of condominium. A mismatch can cause problems during the division’s review. Each question that follows has a blank space for your response. Answers may be summary in nature, but every summary must point the reader to the specific section of the condominium documents where full details appear.²

Voting Rights

Describe how votes are allocated to unit owners. State whether each unit gets one vote, votes are weighted by unit size, or some other method applies. If different unit types carry different voting interests, spell that out and cite the relevant section of the bylaws or declaration.

Unit Use and Leasing Restrictions

Two questions cover restrictions on how an owner can use the unit and any limits on leasing. If the declaration prohibits short-term rentals, caps the number of leases, or imposes a waiting period before a new owner can lease, state that here. Vague answers invite disputes later.

Assessments

List the regular assessment amount for each unit type and when assessments are due. Give the amount exclusive of any special assessments. The statute requires that the basis for calculating assessments be identified.¹ If a proposed budget has not yet been adopted, use the most recently adopted budget figures.

Mandatory Membership in Other Associations

If unit owners are required to belong to a separate association, such as a master community association or a recreational facilities association, give the name of that association, the owner’s voting rights in it, and the assessment amount. If no mandatory membership exists, say so explicitly rather than leaving the line blank.

Rent or Land Use Fees for Common Facilities

Disclose any annual rent or land use fees owners must pay to use recreational or other shared facilities. Some older condominiums carry long-term recreational leases that impose fees separate from regular assessments. State the annual amount per unit, or note that no such fees apply.

Pending Litigation Over $100,000

Disclose any court case in which the association is currently a party and could face liability exceeding $100,000.¹ Identify each case by name and court. Buyers read this answer carefully, and omitting a qualifying lawsuit creates real liability for the developer or association.

Building Configuration

Indicate whether the condominium was created within a portion of a building or within a multiple parcel building. A direct yes or no with a brief explanation is enough. This matters for structural maintenance responsibilities and insurance coverage.

The form closes with a note reminding readers that the statements are summary in nature and that purchasers should consult the full condominium documents, sales contract, and referenced exhibits.⁴

Where to Download and File the Form

The current version of Form CO 6000-4, effective October 1, 2024, is available as a PDF download from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website.⁴ You can also request a copy from the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes at 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1030.⁵ Developers submit the completed form to that same address with the initial condominium filing package.

Keep the Answers Current

The FAQ sheet is a disclosure document, and the information on it must be accurate as of the date it is handed to a buyer. Assessment amounts change with each budget cycle. Lawsuits get filed and resolved. Leasing rules get amended. An FAQ sheet carrying last year’s assessment or omitting a qualifying lawsuit does not satisfy Section 718.504, and the consequences fall on the sale.

In a developer sale, the buyer may void the purchase contract at any time until 15 days after receiving all required documents, including the FAQ sheet. If the developer never delivers the documents, that cancellation window never closes, and the buyer is entitled to a full refund of any deposit, plus interest.³

In a resale, the buyer may cancel by delivering written notice within 7 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after both executing the contract and receiving the required documents, including the FAQ sheet. A resale contract that does not conform to these disclosure requirements is voidable at the buyer’s option before closing.³ A stale FAQ sheet can reopen that window.

Not a Complaint Form

Form CO 6000-4 has nothing to do with filing a complaint against a condominium association. If you need to report a statutory violation such as denial of records access, election irregularities, or financial misconduct, the division maintains a separate Condominium / Cooperative Complaint form for that purpose.⁶ Form CO 6000-4 itself is strictly a buyer disclosure.

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Florida Statutes. Florida Statutes 718.504
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Cornell Law Institute. Florida Admin Code Ann R 61B-17.001 – Developer, Filing
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Florida Senate. Florida Statutes 718.503
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. DBPR Form CO 6000-4 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Sheet
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Instructions for Filing a Condominium / Cooperative Complaint