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Pre-Suit Dispute Resolution
Enforcement requirement under Florida law — Fla. Stat. § 720.311
Statutory Citation
Fla. Stat. § 720.311
Effective 2023-01-01 · Florida
Category
Enforcement
Outlines required procedures before imposing fines, liens, or other enforcement actions.
What this statute requires
Before filing a lawsuit, parties must attempt to resolve disputes through pre-suit mediation or mandatory non-binding arbitration.
Specific requirement: Offer pre-suit mediation for disputes before initiating litigation
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Court may sanction party that fails to participate in required pre-suit process
How to Verify Compliance
- Review your CC&Rs and bylaws for a provision explicitly addressing this requirement.
- Upload your governing documents on the documents page to get an automated gap analysis against all Florida requirements.