What Happens If Someone Commits Voter Fraud in an HOA Election?
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What counts as voter fraud in an HOA election
Florida law covers this in Fla. Stat. 720.3065. It addresses fraudulent voting activity in an association election, including falsely swearing an oath or procuring another person to do so. If you believe someone lied under oath about a vote, or asked someone else to lie, that is the section your concern falls under.
What the statute says happens
Under Fla. Stat. 720.3065, this kind of fraudulent voting activity is a first-degree misdemeanor. That is what Florida law calls it. The statute does not say who investigates, how a report is made, or what proof is needed — those questions go beyond what we have here.
What this section does not tell you
The statute does not say whether a fraudulent vote changes the outcome of an election, whether a board seat won that way can be undone, or how a recall connects to a fraud claim. Fla. Stat. 720.303 covers the board's duties, official records, and recalls — that is a separate path, and it does not automatically follow from a fraud allegation. We cannot tell you whether your specific situation meets the legal standard, or what happens next in your case. That depends on facts we don't have and is not something this page can decide.
Is this even your situation?
- Condo, co-op, timeshare, or mobile home park: this page is about Chapter 720, which covers homeowners' associations. Condominiums are Chapter 718. If you live in a condo, this is not your statute — do not rely on anything here.
- Violation notice or a fine: that's a different situation entirely. This page is about elections and recalls, not code violations. Look for the HOA violation responder tool instead.
What to do next
If you suspect voter fraud, or you're not sure whether what you saw fits the statute, the free tool can read what you paste — your notice, your ballot, your bylaws language, or your own account of what happened — and explain it in plain language against Fla. Stat. 720.3065, 720.306, and 720.303. It cannot tell you whether fraud occurred or whether you'll win anything. For a contested claim, or if you're considering reporting something, talk to a Florida community association attorney.
HOA Election Kit reads what you type and explains Florida Chapter 720 in plain language. It can be wrong, it is not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for reading your community's own declaration and bylaws, and it cannot tell you whether a particular ballot or recall will be upheld. For anything contested, talk to a Florida community association attorney.