WE ARE CERTIFIED EXPERTS IN FLORIDA'S PUBLIC RECORDS LAWS
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Florida has one of the most progressive and transparent public records laws in the United States. (Art. I, § 24(a), Fla. Const., Fla. Statute 119, 718 , 720).
Our company has handled more than 20,000 public records investigations and requests, resulting in access to a wide range of government, association, and community association management (CAM) firm documents while holding government and association officials accountable to the law.
- Prompt access per law
- No unlawful fees
- Consequences for unethical behavior
- Florida Statute 119, 468, 718, 720
- Case law
- Attorney General and DPBR guidelines
- Municipal ordinances and policies
- Association and CAM rules and regulations
- Prompt access per law
- No unlawful fees
- Consequences for unethical behavior
- Florida Statute 119, 468, 718, 720
- Case law
- Attorney General and DPBR guidelines
- Municipal, association, and CAM regulations
Fight unethical behavior
Some municipalities, associations, and management firms attempt to unlawfully deny access to public records in order to charge for services.
Penalties for public records custodians, municipal attorneys, clerks, commissioners, mayors, associations, management firms, and their officials
- First-degree misdemeanor section 119, section 286
- Termination of Office
- Employment suspension
- Loss of licenses & membership
- Fees, fines
- Civil suits
- Non-criminal infractions
- Complaint filings & investigations
Officials can be held accountable for public records violations
“Former Hallandale Beach mayor fined $5,000 for public records violation” (Miami Herald, December 2017). Former Hallandale Beach Mayor was fined $5,000 for violating Florida’s public records law by failing to provide requested documents.
“Florida city clerk fired over public records violations” (Daytona Beach News Journal, June 2020). New Smyrna Beach City Clerk was fired after an investigation found he had violated Florida’s public records laws.
“Association and Property Management leaders have been fired or fined”
What makes Rivox Records unique?
Hold officials accountable
- Launch investigations
- Employment/position termination of unethical officials
- Lawsuits
Expertise
- Certified experts on public records laws, regulations, and case law
- Certified by Florida Secretary of State in Public Records Management
- Experts on HOA, COA, and CAM statutes and regulations
- Expert attorneys to assist
Fight unethical behavior
- Some municipalities attempt to unlawfully deny access to public records in order to charge for services.
- Some associations and management firms attempt to deny access to official records in order to price gauge buyers and sellers
Flawless track record
- Never lost a case with a city, county, or organization.
Stakeholders
Other organizations that fight illegal denials
Our attorneys
We have two attorneys available that are dedicated to fighting unlawful and unethical behavior.
Contact us
Email us at: info@rivoxrecords.com