723.011 – Disclosure Prior to Rental of a Mobile Home Lot; Prospectus, Filing, Approval.
723.011 Disclosure prior to rental of a mobile home lot; prospectus, filing, approval.— (1)(a) In a mobile home park containing 26 or more lots, the park owner shall file a prospectus with the division. Prior to entering into an enforceable rental agreement for a mobile home lot, the park owner shall deliver to the homeowner a prospectus […]
723.012 – Prospectus or Offering Circular.
723.012 Prospectus or offering circular.—The prospectus or offering circular, which is required to be provided by s. 723.011, must contain the following information: (1) The front cover or the first page must contain only: (a) The name of the mobile home park. (b) The following statements in conspicuous type: 1. THIS PROSPECTUS CONTAINS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS […]
723.013 – Written Notification in the Absence of a Prospectus.
723.013 Written notification in the absence of a prospectus.—A mobile home park owner who enters into a rental agreement in which a prospectus is not provided shall give written notification to the mobile home owner of the following information prior to occupancy: (1) The nature and type of zoning under which the mobile home park operates; the […]
723.014 – Failure to Provide Prospectus or Offering Circular Prior to Occupancy.
723.014 Failure to provide prospectus or offering circular prior to occupancy.— (1) If a prospectus or offering circular was not provided to the prospective lessee prior to execution of the lot rental agreement or prior to initial occupancy of a new mobile home, the rental agreement is voidable by the lessee until 15 days after the receipt […]
723.001 – Short Title.
723.001 Short title.—This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Mobile Home Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 84-80.
723.002 – Application of Chapter.
723.002 Application of chapter.— (1) The provisions of this chapter apply to any residential tenancy in which a mobile home is placed upon a rented or leased lot in a mobile home park in which 10 or more lots are offered for rent or lease. This chapter shall not be construed to apply to any other tenancy, […]
723.003 – Definitions.
723.003 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Discrimination” or “discriminatory” means that a homeowner is being treated differently as to the rent charged, the services rendered, or an action for possession or other civil action being taken by the park owner, without a reasonable basis for the different treatment. (2) “Division” means the Division of Florida […]
723.004 – Legislative Intent; Preemption of Subject Matter.
723.004 Legislative intent; preemption of subject matter.— (1) The Legislature finds that there are factors unique to the relationship between a mobile home owner and a mobile home park owner. Once occupancy has commenced, unique factors can affect the bargaining position of the parties and can affect the operation of market forces. Because of those unique factors, […]