Florida §720.30851

Estoppel certificates

Statute:
Florida §720.30851 · Chapter 720 (Homeowners' Association Act)
Topic:
Assessments & Finance · Estoppel
Applies to:
HOA associations

On request, the association must issue an estoppel certificate within 10 business days. Caps fees and bars charging more if the certificate is wrong.

estoppel certificate; closing; sale; transfer; fees; 10 business days

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Related sections in Chapter 720

Frequently asked

What does Florida §720.30851 require?
On request, the association must issue an estoppel certificate within 10 business days. Caps fees and bars charging more if the certificate is wrong.
Who does Florida §720.30851 apply to?
Florida §720.30851 applies to HOA associations in Florida.
What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §720.30851?
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 §720.30851?
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 Estoppel certificates?
SoShiny calculates per-unit assessments automatically from ownership percentages and tracks payment status against every levy. The unit-level ledger is the audit trail your CPA, attorney, and the board need when an owner disputes a charge. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §720.30851 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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