Joe Adams: New laws tackle flags, receiverships, liens
Today’s column is the 12th installment of our annual review of legislation affecting community associations. We shift gears today and discuss some new laws aimed specifically at homeowners’ associations:
• Flags: Section 720.304(2) of Florida’s statute applicable to homeowners’ associations has been amended effective July 1, 2008, to provide that any homeowner may erect a free-standing flagpole no more than 20 feet high on any portion of the homeowners’ real property, regardless of any covenants to the contrary. The flagpole cannot obstruct sight lines at intersections, or be erected upon easements. Homeowners are entitled to display from that flagpole, in a respectful manner, certain flags not larger than 4 feet by 6 feet. Permitted flags include: United States flag, one official flag of the state of Florida, and various armed services flags.