5 rules for unincorporated Broward County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Broward County HOAs follow Florida Chapter 720 for homeowner associations and Chapter 718 for condominiums. Boards must give 48-hour meeting notice and allow member attendance.
Broward County HOAs routinely require architectural review committee approval before exterior changes including paint, roofing, fences, pools, and hurricane shutters.
Fla. Stat. § 720.3035
F.S. 720.3035 Architectural control covenants; parcel owner improvements; rights and privileges. — (1)(a) The authority of an association or any architectural, construction improvement, or other such similar committee of an association to review and approve plans and specifications for the location, size, type, or appearance of any structure or other improvement on a parcel, or to enforce stand...
Broward County HOAs set assessments through a budget adopted by the board with 14-day member notice. Condos face mandatory reserve funding under post-Surfside law.
Fla. Stat. § 720.3085
F.S. 720.3085 Payment for assessments; lien claims. — (1) When authorized by the governing documents, the association has a lien on each parcel to secure the payment of assessments and other amounts provided for by this section. Except as otherwise set forth in this section, the lien is effective from and shall relate back to the date on which the original declaration of the community was recor...
Broward County HOA disputes must generally use pre-suit mediation under FL 720.311 before court filing. Condo election and recall disputes go to DBPR arbitration.
Fla. Stat. § 720.311
F.S. 720.311 Dispute resolution. — (1) The Legislature finds that alternative dispute resolution has made progress in reducing court dockets and trials and in offering a more efficient, cost-effective option to litigation. The filing of any petition for arbitration or the serving of a demand for presuit mediation as provided for in this section shall toll the applicable statute of limitations. ...
Broward County HOAs may levy fines up to 100 dollars per day capped at 1,000 dollars per violation, suspend use rights, and record liens. Fines over 1,000 dollars may be liened after fining committee approval.
Fla. Stat. § 720.305
F.S. 720.305 Obligations of members; remedies at law or in equity; levy of fines and suspension of use rights. — (1) Each member and the member's tenants, guests, and invitees, and each association, are governed by, and must comply with, this chapter, the governing documents of the community, and the rules of the association. Actions at law or in equity, or both, to redress alleged failure or r...
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