Who does Florida §720.311 apply to?

Florida §720.311 applies to HOA associations in Florida.

What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §720.311?

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 §720.311?

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 §720.311

Dispute resolution

Statute:: Florida §720.311 · Chapter 720 (Homeowners' Association Act)
Topic:: Dispute Resolution · Mediation and arbitration
Applies to:: HOA associations

Sets mandatory presuit mediation for most HOA disputes. Election and recall disputes go to the Division for binding arbitration before any lawsuit.

dispute resolution; presuit mediation; arbitration; recall; election dispute

📄 Read the official text at flsenate.gov →

How SoShiny helps with Dispute resolution

SoShiny logs every member complaint, compliment, or formal grievance with an audit trail — submitter, date, response, resolution. Anonymous filing optional. The documentation that pre-suit mediation and arbitration require is captured by default.

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Frequently asked

What does Florida §720.311 require?: Sets mandatory presuit mediation for most HOA disputes. Election and recall disputes go to the Division for binding arbitration before any lawsuit.
Who does Florida §720.311 apply to?: Florida §720.311 applies to HOA associations in Florida.
What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §720.311?: 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 §720.311?: 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 Dispute resolution?: SoShiny logs every member complaint, compliment, or formal grievance with an audit trail — submitter, date, response, resolution. Anonymous filing optional. The documentation that pre-suit mediation and arbitration require is captured by default. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §720.311 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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