How do I recall an HOA board member in Florida?

Short Answer

To recall a Florida HOA board member, a majority of the total voting interests can vote for recall by written petition or ballot without a meeting. Under Florida Statutes §720.303, after receiving valid recall ballots, the board must hold a meeting within 5 full business days to certify or contest the recall. The recall is effective upon board certification, or upon a final arbitration or court order if contested.

Relevant Florida Law

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F.S. §720.303 — Governs HOA powers, duties, meetings, records, budgets, recalls, and member rights.
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F.S. §720.306 — Governs member meetings, voting, elections, amendments, quorum, proxies, and rental restrictions.

What this means for homeowners

If you are a Florida homeowner researching how to recall a florida hoa board member, focus on the required notice, governing-document authority, deadlines, records, and dispute options under F.S. §720.303.

Save the notice, rule, account ledger, meeting notice, or board decision connected to this elections issue
Determine whether you will recall by meeting vote or written ballot (both are valid in Florida)
For a written ballot recall: collect signed recall agreements from a majority of all voting interests
Submit the signed ballots to the board by certified mail or personal service — the board must then hold a meeting within 5 full business days to certify or contest the recall
The board must certify the recall within 5 business days or petition for arbitration
If the board disputes the recall, the Division of Condominiums handles arbitration

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What this means for board members

Florida HOA boards should confirm authority in the governing documents, follow the required notice or meeting process, and document each decision before acting on how to recall a florida hoa board member under F.S. §720.303.

✓ Confirm the association's governing documents and Florida law authorize the action
✓ Hold a board meeting within 5 full business days of receiving recall ballots; certify the recall or file a petition for arbitration with the Division (or file a court action) within 5 full business days after that meeting
✓ If the recall count is disputed, petition the Division for arbitration promptly
✓ Fill any resulting vacancy according to the governing documents
✓ Do not retaliate against members who participated in the recall effort

Common Mistakes to Avoid

✕ Not collecting enough votes — a majority of all voting interests, not just those who participate
✕ Not submitting recall ballots in the proper form required by Florida law
✕ The board refusing to certify a valid recall without seeking arbitration