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.
FL §720.305 authorizes HOA CC&R enforcement through warnings, fines, lien, and lawsuit. Fines require 14-day written notice identifying alleged violation and notice of right to hearing before committee of non-board members. Common violations: unapproved improvements, landscaping non-compliance, vehicle parking, pet rules, trash can storage. HOAs cannot enforce rules that violate FL statutes (solar bans, flag restrictions, service animal prohibitions, clothesline bans). Selective or discriminatory enforcement grounds for defense.
Member violations: fine up to $100/day max $1,000. HOA overreach: member can recover attorney fees if HOA loses covenant enforcement suit.
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