Trespass Enforcement

These affidavits allow a Deputy Sheriff to enforce trespassing laws without the need of a representative to respond to the property. Please email bpp@pbso.org for additional assistance.

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Although Century Village has several miles of sidewalks for residents to use during their travels through the community, many Associations find that they are used as “cut throughs” to access amenities and in some cases, non-residents may take it upon themselves to loiter on patios or other portions of Association private property. The State of Florida is specific about the requirements for posting and enforcing trespassing on private property.

Florida Statute 810.011 indicates that No Trespassing notices should be conveyed through fencing, posting, or cultivation. It also has the following requirements:

- Letters should be at least 2 inches in height and in international orange color.

- The sign should say “No Trespassing” with the name of the landowner (the Association)

- It should be placed in an area that’s easy to notice.

- The bottom sign should not be over five feet off the ground and not less than three feet.

For more information, refer to the PBSO resource below,

https://www.pbso.org/wpcontent/uploads/2020/06/Trespass-Affidavit-and-Sign-Info-062420.pdf