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LaverneB (Florida)
Posts: 129

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ANY ONE KNOW THE LAWS ON FLYING MORE THEN ONE FLAG IN FLORIDA. OUR BOARD CLAIMS THEIR IS A LAW BUT I CAN NOT FIND IT. SUPPOSELY IT IS A NEW LAW? IT IS A PRIVATE HOME BUT WE HAVE AN HOA BUT NO RULES STATING ABOUT FLAGS

DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671

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Federal Law says that no H.O.A. or other organization may ban the flying of the American flag on your property. They can only restrict the size and placement. Example--Donald Trump vs. Palm Beach with his monster flag at Mar-A-Lago
If your documents do not have any restrictions on other types of flags, then they must have a restriction added per an amendment that goes thru the owners by a vote. But in their defense--what kind of "other" flag are you wanting to fly? Is it controversial or offensive to the neighborhood? Living in close proximity to others, we need to sometimes control our urges to express or individuality or messages.

RW1 (Texas)
Posts: 149

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If you review 720 there is a mention of the flags of the armed services may be flown on certain (holi)days. I don't recall if it is addition to the "stars and bars" or instead of.

DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671

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Both can be flown

NancyD1 (Florida)
Posts: 447

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The state stautue is FL 720-304.

NancyD1 (Florida)
Posts: 447

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Posted By LaverneB on 09/19/2007 7:53 PM
ANY ONE KNOW THE LAWS ON FLYING MORE THEN ONE FLAG IN FLORIDA. OUR BOARD CLAIMS THEIR IS A LAW BUT I CAN NOT FIND IT. SUPPOSELY IT IS A NEW LAW? IT IS A PRIVATE HOME BUT WE HAVE AN HOA BUT NO RULES STATING ABOUT FLAGS

Laverne, I read your post again and it sounds like you are not talking about the American Flag. Are you talking about a decorative flag that sometimes advertises the holiday? or is decoration itself? You will have to check your CC&R's or doc's if this is what you meant. HOA's sometimes restrict the use of a decorative piece outside of the home.

LaverneB (Florida)
Posts: 129

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The flags i forgot to mention are American Flags. One is on the mail box post the other near is front door. They (flags) are not over sized, 4x6, Thank you all for the replays. I love this web site!!!LaverneB

LaverneB (Florida)
Posts: 129

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I will look at the 720, but they are only 4x6 American flags that one is on mail post, other is near front door. Plus he has had them up since he moved in (2 yrs ago) I am a board member but one for the people! Some times these HOA's go a little to far. Thanks again, LaverneB

NancyD1 (Florida)
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Posted By LaverneB on 09/20/2007 6:31 AM
The flags i forgot to mention are American Flags. One is on the mail box post the other near is front door. They (flags) are not over sized, 4x6, Thank you all for the replays. I love this web site!!!LaverneB

Laverne, if the flag hanging on the mail box post is the one in question, the HOA is correct. You cannot hang anything or even personally stuff a mail box. This is illegal. The mailbox, what goes in, on, and around it are the property of the Federal Government. They frown on hangings or stuffing, but most can plant around, as long as does not interfer with the box door.

LaverneB (Florida)
Posts: 129

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Everyone , almost all of our homes have the flags flying from the mailboxes. I have been here 9 years and no problems with that. It is behind the box and does not interfear with the mail door. The question is can i fly TWO American flags on the same property?

DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671

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NO! Florida Statute says "1 American flag"

JohnM3 (Florida)
Posts: 288

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Hey Lavern since you are on the bod make a motion to allow as many flaga as each owner wants. Get it voted then its policy. Thats the beauty of hoas you make your own rules that your members like not what the city likes.....
Go get em gal!

DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671

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Let me correct the 1 Flag only. The statute says that you must be allowed to fly AT LEAST 1 flag. If your documents do not say anything, then you can fly 20. If the Asociation says "NO" , it must be stated so in the CC&Rs. Otherwise, you can be as patriotic as you want. Just remember, you have neighbors so be considerate of their feelings.

DaneC (California)
Posts: 210

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720-304
(2) Any homeowner may display one portable, removable United States flag or official flag of the State of Florida in a respectful manner, and on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day may display in a respectful manner portable, removable official flags, not larger than 41/2 feet by 6 feet, which represent the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, regardless of any declaration rules or requirements dealing with flags or decorations.

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