Florida HOA law explained
Plain-English breakdowns of the Chapter 720 statutes that govern your dispute.
Florida Chapter 720 is the statute that controls almost every interaction between a homeowner and their HOA. Most homeowners never read it — and most HOAs count on that.
This cluster breaks the statutes down section by section, in language a homeowner can actually use. Each guide quotes the statute verbatim, then translates: what it requires of the HOA, what it gives the homeowner, and how to enforce it.
When you're ready to put one of these statutes to work in a specific dispute, the response-letter wizard will draft the citations into your letter for you.
HB 1203 (2024): The Florida HOA Reforms Every Homeowner Should Know
Florida's HB 1203 introduced sweeping new restrictions on HOA fining, architectural review, and enforcement. Here is what changed — and how homeowners can use it.
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Florida ARC Denials Must Be Specific: §720.3035(4)(a) and HB 1203 (2024)
Since HB 1203, every Florida Architectural Review Committee denial must explain in writing which restriction was violated. Vague 'not in character' denials are no longer enforceable.
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Florida HOA Board Meeting Notice Rules: What §720.303(2) Requires
Florida HOAs must give specific advance notice of board meetings, with an agenda. Inadequate notice can void board actions taken at the meeting.
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Florida HOA Hearing Rights: What §720.305(2)(b) Actually Requires
Before any Florida HOA can impose a fine, the homeowner is entitled to 14-day written notice and a hearing before an independent committee. Here is exactly how that right works.
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Florida HOA Pre-Suit Mediation: §720.311 Explained
Most Florida HOA disputes are required to go through pre-suit mediation before either side can file in court. Here is how mandatory mediation works and how to invoke it.
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Florida HOA Records Request: The 10-Business-Day Rule Under §720.303(5)(a)
Florida law gives homeowners a fast lever to compel HOA document production. Here is exactly what to ask for, how to ask, and what to do when the 10 business days run out.
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Florida Statute §720.303 Explained: Powers, Duties, Records, and Meeting Notice
Plain-English breakdown of Florida's master HOA governance statute — covering records production, meeting notice, special assessments, and statutory damages homeowners can collect.
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Florida Statute §720.305 Explained: Fines, Suspensions, and the Hearing Right
A plain-English breakdown of Florida's HOA fining statute, including the 14-day notice rule, the fining committee requirement, and the dollar caps as amended by HB 1203.
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