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.
FL §720.311 requires pre-suit mediation for disputes involving covenant enforcement, meeting access, records requests, and election challenges. DBPR Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes oversees HOA disputes. Parties split mediator fees. If mediation fails, parties can proceed to circuit court. Arbitration is mandatory for recall disputes and election disputes. Prevailing party in covenant enforcement may recover attorney fees per FL §720.305(1).
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