The document “Sales Tax Exemption for RV Parks – FL DOR Form DR 72-2” provides guidelines on the sales tax exemption applicable to transient accommodations in trailer camps, mobile home parks, and recreational vehicle parks in Florida. According to Florida Statutes and the Department of Revenue, these accommodations are exempt from transient rental taxes if […]
The document “Q&A Service Animals FL and AL” provides detailed information on the requirements and regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding the allowance of service animals in businesses, specifically targeting RV parks and campgrounds in Florida and Alabama. It clarifies that service animals, defined as dogs or miniature horses trained to perform […]
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 “Florida Statute Chapter 513” outlines regulations for mobile home and recreational vehicle parks, detailing operational standards, permitting requirements, and enforcement procedures. The statute defines various terms including “mobile home,” “mobile home park,” and “recreational vehicle park,” and sets forth the legal framework for establishing and managing these facilities. It emphasizes the need […]
The document titled “Florida Sales Taxes on Rental Accommodations” provides a detailed guide on the applicability of sales and use tax to transient rental accommodations in Florida. It explains that Florida’s 6% state sales tax, along with any applicable discretionary sales surtax and local option transient rental taxes, applies to rental periods of six months […]
The “Florida Sales and Use Tax Business Owner’s Guide” serves as a comprehensive resource for business owners navigating the complexities of sales and use tax regulations in Florida. It details various tax types that may affect businesses, including communications services tax, corporate income tax, gross receipts tax on utility services, and others. The guide emphasizes […]
The document titled “Florida Law Governing Guests in Campgrounds and Recreational Vehicle Parks” summarizes key statutes required to be posted in such facilities according to Florida law. It outlines operator liabilities regarding the safekeeping of guest properties and specifies limits on compensation for lost properties unless negligence is proven. Furthermore, it discusses the establishment and […]