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Violation / Fine System

Statutory violation enforcement from observation to resolution — cure period tracking, hearing workflow, and fine letters in one place

Every community association has rules. Every association eventually has residents who break them. Florida HOA boards and condo boards must follow a specific statutory procedure before a fine can be imposed: written notice, a reasonable cure period (minimum 14 days), a hearing before a fining committee, and a fine imposition letter. Skipping any step makes the fine unenforceable.

Under F.S. § 720.305, an HOA board cannot impose a fine exceeding $100 per day ($1,000 maximum aggregate) unless the governing documents provide otherwise, and only after the owner has been given notice and an opportunity to cure. The Condo Act (F.S. § 718.303) has the same framework. Both statutes require that the hearing be before a committee of at least three members that is not the board itself.

The Common Elements Violation / Fine System guides boards and managers through the full enforcement workflow: log the observation, record the cure period, send a certified mail notice, schedule the hearing, record the committee's outcome, send the fine letter, and track payment. Every letter sent becomes part of the enforcement record. Sign in to get started for your association.

Violation / Fine System

Sign in to log violations, track cure periods, schedule hearings, and impose fines for your association — with the full statutory workflow under F.S. § 720.305 and § 718.303.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum cure period before an HOA can impose a fine in Florida?
Under F.S. § 720.305(2), an HOA must give the owner a minimum of 14 days to cure the violation before a fine can be imposed. Some governing documents provide a longer cure period — the association must follow whichever is longer. The cure period starts from the date the written notice is received by the owner. The 14-day minimum is not a notice requirement; it is a substantive right. A fine imposed before the cure period expires is unenforceable.
Does Florida require a hearing before imposing a fine?
Yes. F.S. § 720.305(2)(b) requires that before a fine is imposed, the owner must be given 14 days' advance notice of a hearing before a fining committee (not the board). The committee must have at least three members who are not board members or officers. If no fining committee has been established, the fine cannot be imposed. The hearing gives the owner the opportunity to appear and be heard. F.S. § 718.303(3) has the same requirement for condominium associations.
What is the fine cap for Florida HOAs and condos?
Under F.S. § 720.305(2), the maximum fine is $100 per day per violation, with an aggregate cap of $1,000 per violation, unless the governing documents authorize higher fines. A fine is a per-diem penalty that continues to accrue until the violation is cured or the aggregate cap is reached. Under F.S. § 718.303(3), the Condo Act uses the same cap. Associations with governing documents that predate the 2013 amendments to § 720.305 may have different caps — always check the recorded declaration and rules.
What is the difference between the HOA violation process and the condo process?
The procedural requirements are nearly identical. Both F.S. § 720.305 (HOA) and § 718.303 (Condo) require written notice, a minimum cure period, a hearing before a fining committee, and a fine imposition letter. The main practical difference is in the governing documents — condominium rules and the declaration of condominium may specify different cure periods or fine schedules than an HOA's declaration and rules. Common Elements tracks violations for both types of associations and generates the appropriate letters based on your association's structure.