2023 New law for residential AC warranty NOW transfers to the new owner

On June 23, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed HB 1203 into law. Effective July 1, 2023, the law provides for the following: When residential real property that includes a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system is conveyed to a new owner, a manufacturer’s warranty in effect for the system (or a component of the system) is automatically transferred to the new owner, and shall continue to be in effect as if the new owner was the original purchaser. Warrantors for HVAC systems continue to be obligated under the terms of the original manufacturer’s warranty agreement for warranties transferred under this law and may not charge a fee for the transfer of the warranty. However, the transfer of a warranty does not extend the remaining term of the warranty. A manufacturer’s warranty for an HVAC system is deemed registered with the manufacturer if a contractor licensed under part I of Chapter 489 installs the new HVAC system; AND provides the manufacturer of the HVAC system with the certificate of occupancy (for HVAC systems installed in new construction) OR the serial number of the HVAC system that was installed for existing construction. Additionally, the law requires that: Contractors licensed under part I of Chapter 489 who install new HVAC systems MUST document the installation through an invoice or receipt and provide the invoice or receipt to the customer.