Fla. Stat. 559.956
Transfers of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system manufacturer warranties

(1)

If a residential real property that includes a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system as a fixture to the property is conveyed to a new owner on or after July 1, 2024, a manufacturer’s warranty in effect on that system or a component of that system:Is automatically transferred to the new owner; andContinues in effect as if the new owner was the original purchaser of such system or component, as applicable.

(a)

Is automatically transferred to the new owner; and

(b)

Continues in effect as if the new owner was the original purchaser of such system or component, as applicable.

(2)

A warrantor continues to be obligated under the terms of a manufacturer’s warranty agreement for a warranty transferred under this section and may not charge a fee for the transfer of the warranty.

(3)

The transfer of a manufacturer’s warranty under this section does not extend the remaining term of the warranty.

(4)

A manufacturer’s warranty of an HVAC system or a component of the system may not be in any way conditioned upon the product registration.

(5)

This section applies if:A sale of a residential property that includes an HVAC system as a fixture to the property occurs on or after July 1, 2024.A manufacturer’s warranty is still in effect on the HVAC system or a component of the system.

(a)

A sale of a residential property that includes an HVAC system as a fixture to the property occurs on or after July 1, 2024.

(b)

A manufacturer’s warranty is still in effect on the HVAC system or a component of the system.

Source: Section 559.956 — Transfers of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system manufacturer warranties, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0559.­956 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 559.956. Transfers of heating, ventilation, & air-conditioning system manufacturer warranties's source at flsenate​.gov