Section 501.062, Florida Statutes, protects homeowners from unwanted commercial solicitation at their residences. Under the law, a person may not engage in commercial solicitation at a dwelling that clearly displays a compliant “No Commercial Solicitation” sign.
To receive protection under the law, homeowners must post a sign that meets the following requirements:
- The sign must be at least 8.5 inches by 11 inches in size.
- The sign must be clearly visible to approaching individuals.
- The sign must contain the following language, or substantially similar language, in letters that are at least 1 inch high: “THIS DWELLING IS DESIGNATED PRIVATE PROPERTY. NO COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION IS PERMITTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 501.062, FLORIDA STATUTES.”
The law applies only to commercial solicitation, not religious, charitable, or political canvassing.