Florida does not require a host to be on-site. Lake County cannot mandate host presence, but Florida law does allow requiring a designated local responsible party or agent reachable for complaints — a contact requirement, not an occupancy requirement.
FS 509.032(7)(b) bars counties from prohibiting rentals or regulating rental duration and frequency, so a rule forcing the owner to stay on the property is not permitted. Florida's registration framework does allow a local government to require a designated responsible party or agent who can be reached to respond to complaints and be available for the rental. Lake County has no on-site host mandate for unincorporated-area STRs; best practice is to name a local property manager or contact who can respond promptly, which also supports compliance with noise and nuisance enforcement.
There is no host-presence penalty; failing to keep required license or tax registration current is what draws DBPR and county enforcement.
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