Florida Timeshare Engagement Just Got Simpler — But CAMs Are Still in the Game

Written by Heidi Hensell

September 4, 2025

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Good news for Florida’s Community Association Managers (CAMs): Starting July 1, 2025, managing timeshare properties is getting a bit easier—though not entirely off your plate. A recent legislative update doesn’t eliminate CAM responsibilities under Chapter 721, but it does provide clearer guidance, fewer compliance pitfalls, and reduced personal liability for those managing timeshare plans.

Here’s what’s changed—and what hasn’t.

What’s Really Changing for CAMs and Timeshares?

New Legislative Clarifications

The Florida Legislature recently passed a bill that redefines how CAMs and timeshare management firms interact with Chapter 721 properties. The highlights?

Reduced Conflict-of-Interest Exposure: CAMs affiliated with timeshare management firms are now exempt from some conflict-of-interest provisions, as long as they provide full written disclosure to their clients.
Liability Limitations: CAMs and their employers are protected from monetary damages unless there’s evidence of gross negligence, bad faith, or reckless misconduct.

These updates mean CAMs can perform their duties more confidently, knowing that good-faith actions won’t be easily penalized.

CAM Responsibilities Still Stand

Despite the buzz, CAMs are not removed from managing timeshare plans. The new law doesn’t delete your Chapter 721 responsibilities—it just adjusts how you’re treated under them. You’re still licensed to manage these properties, and they remain part of your legal scope of practice.

What CAMs Should Do Next

1. Update Your Management Contracts

Now’s the time to review your timeshare management agreements. You’ll want to make sure all required disclosure statements about relationships, compensation, and oversight responsibilities are included. This ensures you’re protected under the new rules and meeting compliance standards.

2. Educate Your Boards and Clients

Not all association boards will be aware of the July 2025 changes. Take the lead—share a memo, host a short Q&A at your next meeting, or include an FAQ in your next communication. Make it clear that while CAMs are still engaged in timeshare oversight, the risk profile has improved.

3. Stay Informed and Organized

With legislative language now favoring clarity and protection, CAMs should continue to act with professionalism and maintain records of their decisions, especially when managing timeshare properties. Keep an eye on any future updates from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Final Thoughts

This legislative shift is a welcome win for Florida’s CAM community. While timeshare responsibilities still exist, they now come with better-defined legal safeguards, giving you more confidence and less stress.

In a profession where details and regulations can make or break your day, knowing the boundaries just got a little sharper is cause for celebration.

So update your agreements, stay in the loop, and keep managing with confidence. Florida’s communities—and now its timeshares—need you more than ever.