Florida Statutes
The four Florida chapters that govern most community associations, their members, and their records. Each section has a plain-language explainer page. Cross-check with counsel before relying on any summary for a decision that binds the association.
Ch. 119, Public Records
20 sectionsFlorida public records law. Defines what records are public, who can request them, and the response clocks that agencies and some associations must meet.
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Ch. 617, Not For Profit Corporations
150 sectionsFlorida not-for-profit corporation code. Applies to most HOAs and condo associations as the underlying corporate chassis (elections, fiduciary duty, dissolution).
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Ch. 718, Condominiums
90 sectionsFlorida Condominium Act. The governing framework for condominium associations, unit owners, budgets, assessments, meetings, records, and elections.
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Ch. 720, Homeowners' Associations
36 sectionsFlorida Homeowners Association Act. The HOA-specific rulebook covering assessments, records access, elections, meetings, fines, and enforcement.
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