[BrianL99]

Hardly a day goes by, someone doesn't show up at my door, selling tree trimming, lawn care, or something. Today is was a new roof.

Does any one here know the truth? The information out there seems contradictory.


https://districtgov.org/departments/...-watch-FAQ.pdf

https://www.**************.com/2021/...-the-villages/

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Hardly a day goes by, someone doesn't show up at my door, selling tree trimming, lawn care, or something. Today is was a new roof.

Does any one here know the truth? The information out there seems contradictory.


https://districtgov.org/departments/...-watch-FAQ.pdf

https://www.**************.com/2021/...-the-villages/

If local law enforcement believes it is not against the law then .....

If hardly a day goes by without someone knocking at the door then contact Community Standards per the FAQ and see what they have to say.

Florida Statute 501.022 says home solicitation requires a permit. This implies to me that door-to-door solicitation is legal as long as the person has the permit. They should show you their permit automatically but you can also ask to see it.

[dewilson58]

Bait.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

If local law enforcement believes it is not against the law then .....

If hardly a day goes by without someone knocking at the door then contact Community Standards per the FAQ and see what they have to say.

Florida Statute 501.022 says home solicitation requires a permit. This implies to me that door-to-door solicitation is legal as long as the person has the permit. They should show you their permit automatically but you can also ask to see it.

Correct. I have read the law, but it doesn't say anything about enforcement or penalties. So, I doubt that law enforcement will do anything if you call them. In my opinion, the best way to prevent soliciting is to place a "No Soliciting" sign on the front door.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Bait.

Again.

[DAVES]

After much effort, I have made the list of you do not want to knock on that door.
Wife is polite. Our mail. All the free college, funeral etc are addressed to her.

[Jima72]

Post a no soliciting sign at your door. This makes it wrong for them to knock on your door.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Bait.

YUP - But in 3 years, I literally NEVER had someone knock on my door to silicate.

[MrFlorida]

Roofers, constantly.

[keepsake]

I believe in 2022 a law was passed BANNING roofing outfits from ALL door to door solicitating.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by keepsake

I believe in 2022 a law was passed BANNING roofing outfits from ALL door to door solicitating.

It looks like that's accurate, thank you.

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[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Bait.

Must say, I tire of these one-word responses. Clutters up the forum.,. To get post count up.

[keepsake]

All because of the roof replacement fraud of the last few years.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by keepsake

All because of the roof replacement fraud of the last few years.

Before that, it was Sink Hole fraud.

They'll be something else coming, right around the next corner.

[blueash]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

It looks like that's accurate, thank you.

Statutes & Constitution
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Online Sunshine.

Which is why the roof companies no longer ask you to get a new roof. That would be solicitation. But there is no prohibition on their offering you a free roof inspection, no obligation. When you say yes, then they can find a problem and offer a solution. So the work around is very simple.