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Florida Statutes § 520.72 — Cancellation of contract.

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From the Legislature's 2026 edition, which includes changes effective through January 1, 2027. Later effective dates are retained in each section's source notes.

2026 edition · Chapter 520 — RETAIL INSTALLMENT SALES

Part V — HOME IMPROVEMENT SALES AND FINANCE

Every home improvement finance seller or home improvement seller shall furnish to the buyer a notice of the right to rescind the contract. Either party to a home improvement contract may cancel the contract by the exercise of the right to rescind until midnight of the third business day following the execution of the contract by giving notice to the other party by either certified mail or registered mail. The party invoking this section is not liable to the other for any damages incurred by cancellation under this section.

History

History.—s. 1, ch. 69-44; s. 1, ch. 70-149; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 80-256; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 7, ch. 83-123; s. 23, ch. 87-91; ss. 23, 35, 36, ch. 90-103; s. 4, ch. 91-429.

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Chapter 520 · Collection coverage

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