Rules – RehrLaw

Can a condominium association deny an owner the right to rent his unit if his assessments are unpaid

The short answer is: “it depends” – because the board can deny a lease only if the authority to approve or deny a lease is stated in the declaration or bylaws.

718.104(5) of the Florida Condominium Act states that the Declaration as originally recorded or as amended may include covenants and restrictions concerning the use, occupancy and transfer of units. Thus, if leasing a unit is not subject to prior approval or otherwise restricted in the Declaration (or in the Bylaws, an ...

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OCT

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amendment, approval, assessments, board members, board of directors, condominium, Condominium associations, condominium lien, condominium restrictions, Declaration, possession, restrictions, Rules, tenant, violations

Owners Have Rights: Even Valid Condominium Rules Are Not Always Enforceable

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas live in a two-story townhouse-style condominium. They asked their condominium association board of directors for permission to install several indirect ground lights to illuminate the area in front of their unit at night, including the walkway from the parking lot. Citing a condominium rule that prohibited owners from installing any items on common property, including “lights” and “other objects”, the board denied the request. Is the owner out of luck?

“Common property” includes the land that is ...

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JUL

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arbitrary or capricious, enforce, regulations, Rules