Florida — Official Statutory and Agency Sources

Last reviewed: June 3, 2026 · Statute edition year in URLs: 2024 (Florida Senate) · Methodology

Not legal advice. Condominiums in Florida are generally governed by Chapter 718, not Chapter 720. Confirm which chapter applies to your community and read the linked statute text.

Statutory framework

Homeowners' associations (Chapter 720)

Florida Statutes, Chapter 720 — Homeowners' Associations (full chapter index).

Condominiums (Chapter 718)

Florida Statutes, Chapter 718 — Condominiums (when the community is a condominium, not a Chapter 720 HOA).

Member rights, meetings & records

Officers and meetings; member access to records

Florida Statute § 720.303 — Office and meeting of the board; board meeting notices; member access.

Association records

Florida Statute § 720.305 — Association records; inspection; copying; retention.

Meetings of members

Florida Statute § 720.306 — Meeting of the members; voting; election board members.

Fines, suspension & enforcement

Fines and suspensions

Florida Statute § 720.3085 — Prohibited clauses in association documents; fines and suspensions.

Assessments & liens

Lien for assessments

Florida Statute § 720.403 — Lien for assessments; notice; enforcement.

Estoppel certificates

Florida Statute § 720.3086 — Estoppel certificates before transfer of property.

State agency & consumer resources

Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes (DBPR)

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation — regulatory division for community associations (includes ombudsman program information).

Florida Attorney General — consumer resources

Office of the Attorney General consumer protection information (general; not HOA-specific legal advice).

Federal sources (Fair Housing, OTARD, etc.) · ← All states