Florida §720.401

Disclosure prior to sale of residential parcels

Statute:
Florida §720.401 · Chapter 720 (Homeowners' Association Act)
Topic:
Records & Disclosure · Buyer disclosure
Applies to:
HOA associations

Seller must give buyer the mandatory HOA disclosure summary before signing. Buyer may void within three days if not received.

buyer disclosure; presale; mandatory disclosure summary; rescind; 3 day

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Related sections in Chapter 720

Frequently asked

What does Florida §720.401 require?
Seller must give buyer the mandatory HOA disclosure summary before signing. Buyer may void within three days if not received.
Who does Florida §720.401 apply to?
Florida §720.401 applies to HOA associations in Florida.
What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §720.401?
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 §720.401?
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 Disclosure prior to sale of residential parcels?
SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §720.401 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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