Florida § 320.840 - Liquidated damages.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 320.840 — Liquidated damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 320.840. Liquidated damages.
The retail seller of a mobile home may, in the absence of an express provision in the sales contract stipulating reasonable liquidated damages or retention of down payment or deposit if the buyer fails to accept delivery of a mobile home, retain maximum damages according to the following terms: (1) If the mobile home is in the seller’s stock and not specially ordered from the manufacturer for the buyer, the maximum retention shall be $50. (2) If the mobile home is a single-wide and specially ordered from the manufacturer for the buyer, the maximum retention shall be $350. (3) If the mobile home is larger than a single-wide and specially ordered for the buyer from the manufacturer, the maximum retention shall be $700.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 320.840
What does Florida Statutes § 320.840 cover?
Section 320.840 ("Liquidated damages.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 320.840?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 320.840" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 320.840 apply to my situation?
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