Who does Florida §720.3045 apply to?

Florida §720.3045 applies to HOA associations in Florida.

What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §720.3045?

Non-compliance with Florida Chapter 720 can expose the association and individual board members to civil suit, with most pre-suit disputes required to go through statutory mediation under §720.311. Florida HOAs are not regulated by DBPR — enforcement is private. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance if a dispute escalates.

Where can I read the official text of Florida §720.3045?

The official text is published by the Florida Legislature at flsenate.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.

Florida §720.3045

Installation, display, and storage of items

Statute:: Florida §720.3045 · Chapter 720 (Homeowners' Association Act)
Topic:: Member Rights · Property use
Applies to:: HOA associations

Association may not restrict items on a parcel that are not visible from the frontage or any adjacent parcel.

storage; display; installation; not visible; rear yard

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Full statutory text

720.3045 Installation, display, and storage of items.—Regardless of any covenants, restrictions, bylaws, rules, or requirements of an association, and unless prohibited by general law or local ordinance, an association may not restrict parcel owners or their tenants from installing, displaying, or storing any items on a parcel which are not visible from the parcel’s frontage or an adjacent parcel, an adjacent common area, or a community golf course, including, but not limited to, artificial turf, boats, flags, vegetable gardens, clotheslines, and recreational vehicles. History.—s. 3, ch. 2023-64; s. 6, ch. 2024-221.

How SoShiny helps with Installation, display, and storage of items

SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member.

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Frequently asked

What does Florida §720.3045 require?: Association may not restrict items on a parcel that are not visible from the frontage or any adjacent parcel.
Who does Florida §720.3045 apply to?: Florida §720.3045 applies to HOA associations in Florida.
What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §720.3045?: Non-compliance with Florida Chapter 720 can expose the association and individual board members to civil suit, with most pre-suit disputes required to go through statutory mediation under §720.311. Florida HOAs are not regulated by DBPR — enforcement is private. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance if a dispute escalates.
Where can I read the official text of Florida §720.3045?: The official text is published by the Florida Legislature at flsenate.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
How does SoShiny help with Installation, display, and storage of items?: SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §720.3045 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Florida-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.

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