Fla. Stat. § 723.001 et seq. § 723.1255
Alternative resolution of recall, election, and inspection and photocopying of official records disputes.
Operative Text
(1) A dispute between a mobile home owner and a homeowners’ association regarding the election and recall of officers or directors under s. 723.078(2)(b) or regarding the inspection and photocopying of official records under s. 723.079(5) must be submitted to mandatory binding arbitration with the division. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with this section and the procedural rules adopted by the division. (2) Each party shall be responsible for paying its own attorney fees, expert and investigator fees, and associated costs. The cost of the arbitrators shall be divided equally between the parties regardless of the outcome. (3) The division shall adopt procedural rules to govern mandatory binding arbitration proceedings.
Florida Statute § 723.1255 establishes that when a dispute arises between a mobile home owner and a homeowners' association over the election or recall of officers and directors, or over the right to inspect and photocopy official records, the matter must go through mandatory binding arbitration administered by the state division rather than through the courts. The arbitration process follows procedural rules set by the division. Each side bears its own legal and expert costs, while the arbitrators' fees are split equally between the parties no matter who prevails.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fla. Stat. § 723.1255, homeowners' associations managing mobile home communities are generally expected to participate in mandatory binding arbitration when disputes arise over officer or director elections and recalls, or over records inspection rights. Compliant operators typically maintain familiarity with the division's procedural rules governing these arbitration proceedings and budget for their share of arbitrator costs, since those fees are divided equally regardless of outcome. Keeping election, recall, and records processes well-documented can support a clear record if arbitration is initiated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fla. Stat. § 723.1255 gives mobile home owners a defined path for resolving disputes with their homeowners' association over elections, recalls of officers or directors, and the right to inspect or photocopy official records — mandatory binding arbitration through the state division. Because the process is binding, the arbitrator's decision carries legal weight, and each party is responsible for its own attorney and expert fees while splitting arbitrator costs equally. Mobile home owners who believe their rights under this provision have been violated may contact the division directly or reach out to a tenant-rights or mobile home resident organization to better understand the arbitration process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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