5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Orange County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Orange County HOAs governed by FL §720 Homeowners Association Act. Boards must provide 14 days written notice of meetings, allow member attendance, and post agendas conspicuously. Condos follow separate FL §718 procedures.
HOA Architectural Review Committees (ARCs) in Orange County must follow FL §720.3035. Applications require written decision within time specified in governing docs or 45 days default. Denials must state specific reasons in writing.
Orange County HOAs collect assessments per FL §720.308. Late assessments accrue interest up to 18 percent, late fees up to greater of $25 or 5 percent. Unpaid assessments become lien on property; HOA can foreclose.
Orange County HOA disputes must first go through FL DBPR pre-suit mediation under FL §720.311 for covenant/election disputes. Arbitration available through DBPR Division of Condominiums. Small claims court available for assessment disputes.
Fla. Stat. § 720.311 (HOA Dispute Resolution)
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. Any recall dispute filed with the depar...
HOAs in Orange County enforce Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) under FL §720.305. Fines capped at $100 per day aggregate $1,000 unless governing docs authorize more. 14-day notice and hearing required before fines become collectible.
Fla. Stat. § 720.305 (HOA Covenant Enforcement)
- (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 refusal to comply with these provisions may be brought by the association or by any member against: (a) The asso...
3 cities in Orange County have their own hoa rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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