The document “Maintaining Transient Occupancy Status in an RV Park” discusses the regulations under Florida Statute Chapter 513 regarding transient and non-transient occupancy in RV parks. It clarifies that occupancy is determined by how long a guest stays in the recreational vehicle rather than how long the vehicle is on site. To maintain transient status, […]
The document “Liens F.S. 713.77-713.78” from the Florida Statutes outlines the legal framework for liens related to mobile homes, recreational vehicles (RVs), and towing and storage services in Florida. Section 713.77 details the lien rights of owners, operators, or keepers of mobile home or RV parks. It establishes that such liens have priority over others […]
The document titled “Legal Bulletin – Eviction Procedures for RV and MH Parks” outlines the legal processes and conditions under which guests may be evicted from mobile home (MH) and recreational vehicle (RV) parks as governed by Chapter 513, F.S. in Florida. It differentiates between transient and nontransient guests, specifying that transient guests (those staying […]
The document “HUD 55+ Rules and Requirements” outlines the criteria for a community to qualify as “housing for older persons” under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). To be considered a 55+ community, at least 80% of the occupied units must have at least one resident who is 55 years of age or older. […]
The document titled “FL & AL Sub-Metering Electricity Q&A” provides detailed guidelines on how RV parks in Florida and Alabama can implement sub-metering systems for electricity usage. It outlines the rules that prohibit the resale of electricity for profit and offers a method for allocating electricity costs to individual campers based on usage. The suggested […]
The document “Eviction Requirements 513 83 Part II” outlines the legal processes and requirements for evicting guests from RV parks and campgrounds in Florida, detailing procedures under Florida Statutes Chapter 513 and Chapter 83 Part II. It differentiates between guests who have stayed less than six months, who can be evicted with relatively straightforward written […]
The document “Emotional Support Animals – Rules and Regulations for HUD Facilities” provides an extensive overview of the regulations pertaining to emotional support animals (ESAs) within housing under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and HUD guidelines. It clarifies that while RV Parks and transient rentals are exempt, landlords of more permanent residential settings must accommodate […]
The document “Electricity Sub-Metering Specifics” discusses guidelines and regulations regarding the billing and cost allocation of electricity for tenants under sub-metering systems, especially in contexts where master metering is used. The guidelines emphasize that tenants should be charged the same per-unit rate as the master meter customer without any markup on electricity costs. Landlords can […]