Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes

Frequently Asked Questions - Condominiums/Cooperatives

(Note: FAQ's and answers are provided as a convenience to the public for quick reference to commonly asked questions. They are periodically updated and were updated most recently in September, 2010. They are not intended to constitute advice for you to follow in your own particular set of circumstances. They are not to be considered legal advice. If you are conducting legal research or your question arises as a result of litigation, you should consult with an attorney or refer to the latest edition of the Florida Statutes.)

We have broken our FAQ listing into common elements to reduce required reading time. Please choose one of the following subject areas:

The Association - includes subjects relating to:

• Official Records
• Right of Access to Records
• Management of the Association
• Rules and Regulations/Violations/Fines
• Condominium Documents/Amendments
• Leasing / Rentals
• Insurance
• Adult Communities / 55 and Older Issues
  

The Board of Administration - includes subjects relating to:

• Board Member Responsibilities/Board & Committee Meetings / Notices
• Elections / Vacancies / Terms of Office of Board Members
• Recall of Board Members / Arbitration

Unit Owners, Members of the Association - includes subjects relating to:

• Unit Owner Rights, Responsibilities and Restrictions
• Proxies / General and Limited
• Unit Owner Voting Rights

Financial Information - includes subjects relating to:

• Annual Budgets
• Reserves
• Assessments: Regular and Special
• Liens / Foreclosures
• Financial Reporting
• Miscellaneous Use of Association Funds

Division Information - includes subjects relating to:

• Annual Fees
• Complaints
• Education Materials / Publications