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Articles, presentations, and field observations from our CPTED practitioners on multifamily property security and Florida Statute 768.0706 compliance.


Strengthening Security in Multifamily Housing: Practical CPTED Strategies

CIS Senior Partner Craig Gundry presents on practical CPTED applications for multifamily residential properties - vegetation management, lighting standards and common deficiencies, structural concealment, territorial reinforcement, maintenance, and an overview of Florida Statute 768.0706 compliance. Video and adapted transcript.

Florida HB 837 Compliance Resources

CIS has published a comprehensive six-part guide to Florida Statute 768.0706 compliance for multifamily residential properties on our primary site. Each installment addresses a specific stage of the compliance process, from understanding the statutory framework through long-term maintenance of your compliance posture.

Florida Statute 768.0706 HB 837 compliance process flowchart - preliminary assessment, CPTED assessment, employee training, implementation, and ongoing compliance activities

An overview of F.S. 768.0706, the presumption against liability, the three categories of compliance obligations property owners should understand, and the process roadmap to compliance.

How to evaluate your property's current security posture against the statute's seven enumerated physical security measures before engaging a CPTED practitioner.

What the assessment process involves, who is qualified to perform it under the statute, and what a defensible assessment report should contain.

Practical guidance on implementing assessment recommendations, prioritizing improvements, and understanding what "substantial compliance" means in the context of potential litigation.

Meeting the employee training requirement under paragraph C, including timing obligations for new hires and documentation practices.

Ongoing operational commitments that preserve your compliance status over time, from vegetation management and lighting inspections to camera system maintenance and recordkeeping.

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If you are preparing for an upcoming assessment, our preparation guide for property owners covers the documentation, access arrangements, and common issues worth addressing before an assessor arrives on-site. For an overview of the conditions most frequently identified on Florida multifamily properties, see our article on common CPTED deficiencies observed in the field.