QUESTION
Condo association won't allow me to rent my unit any longer
Asked on Dec 17th, 2020 on Condominium Law - Florida
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I bought a condo for investment in 2004 in St Lucie County, FL. I have rented it since then. Now the last tenant is moving out and I was told by the association they no longer allow any rentals until further notice. They changed the rules. I have a friend who wants to move over there and I told the association that I was going to let a relative live there. Now they say I have to prove that person is a blood relative? any advice on this matter?
1 ANSWER
For most condominium associations in Florida, the rules are wrtitten in the governing documents and/or bylaws. Changes to these documents require the association to follow preceise steps to amend these documents. If the rules were changed without following proper procedure, they may be void. Furthermore, even if certain rules are changed, it is possible that the new rules would only affect new owners (the rules could be grandfathered in). An experienced attorney can review your assocation's governing documents and amendments to help advise on your Association's complaince with the law.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2021 at 6:57 PM