# Fla. Stat. § 714.04: 714.04 Scope; exclusions

> Florida · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.04

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 714.04
- **Heading:** 714.04 Scope; exclusions
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 714 / Section 714.04

## Text

(1) This chapter applies to a receivership initiated in a court of this state for an interest in real property and any incidental personal property related to or used in operating the real property.

(2) This chapter does not apply to: (a) Actions in which a state agency or officer is expressly authorized by statute to seek or obtain the appointment of a receiver; (b) Actions authorized by or commenced under federal law; (c) Real property improved by one or two dwelling units which includes the homestead of an individual owner or an affiliate of an individual owner; (d) Property of an individual exempt from forced sale, execution, or seizure under the laws of this state; or (e) Personal property of an individual which is used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

(3) This chapter does not limit the authority of a court to appoint a receiver under the laws of this state other than this chapter.

(4) This chapter does not limit an individual’s homestead rights under the laws of this state or federal law.

(5) Unless displaced by a particular provision of this chapter, the principles of law and equity, including the law relative to capacity to contract, principal and agent, estoppel, laches, fraud, misrepresentation, duress, coercion, mistake, bankruptcy, or other validating or invalidating cause, supplement this chapter.

History: s. 1, ch. 2020-106.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 714.01 714.01 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.01.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.02 714.02 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.02.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.03 714.03 Notice and opportunity for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.03.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.04 714.04 Scope; exclusions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.04.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.05 714.05 Power of the court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.05.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.06 714.06 Appointment of receiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.06.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.07 714.07 Disqualification from appointment as receiver; disclosure of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.07.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.08 714.08 Receiver’s bond; alternative security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.08.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.09 714.09 Status of receiver as lien creditor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.09.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.10 714.10 Security agreement covering after-acquired property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.10.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.11 714.11 Collection and turnover of receivership property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.12 714.12 Powers and duties of receiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.13 714.13 Duties of owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 714.14 714.14 Stay; injunction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.14.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXL_C714_S714.04. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.