Environmental
Florida's 'Florida-Friendly Landscaping' program allows homeowners to override HOA requirements that mandate the use of:
ANative Florida plants
BTurf grass and non-native plants that are environmentally damaging✓ Correct
CDrought-tolerant plantings
DMinimal landscaping
Explanation
Florida law (Section 373.185 F.S.) limits the ability of HOAs to restrict Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices. HOAs cannot prohibit Florida-Friendly Landscaping, including the use of drought-tolerant plants and water-efficient irrigation, even if HOA rules previously mandated traditional turf.
Related Florida Environmental Questions
- A Florida property adjacent to a dry-cleaning facility wants to purchase the property for residential development. What is the MOST important environmental concern?
- A Florida homeowner installs a new septic system. This activity is regulated by:
- A Florida real estate listing discloses that the property is in a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). The buyer should be aware that:
- A Florida property has a 'conservation easement' held by a land trust. This easement primarily:
- Florida's 'Wetlands' are regulated primarily because they:
- Florida's extensive citrus and agricultural history has left many properties with residual pesticide contamination. The most commonly encountered legacy pesticide in Florida agricultural soils is:
- In Florida, a property owner who discovers petroleum contamination from an old underground storage tank should first:
- Florida's 'wetlands' are regulated primarily by which agencies?
Practice More Florida Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Florida Quiz →