Statutes, Etc.

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Educational Materials about Condominiums

• https://beckerlawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/11167_2015-Sunshine-Law.pdf

Read this focusing on the information pertinent to condominums.  The operation of the association is supposed to be, for the most part, open and transparent.

• https://pbclibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S212C404025

New Neighborhoods: the Consumer's Guide to Condominium, Co-op, and HOA Living

An oldie, but goodie.  A great primer on understanding what a condominium is and how it is supposed to operate.

• https://greenbeanbookspdx.indielite.org/book/9781683343684

The Condominium Concept: A Practical Guide for Officers, Owners, Realtors, Attorneys, and Directors of Florida Condominiums

TOPIC:  Material Alterations

Florida Statutes Chapter 718 Condominiums  (link)

In particular:

FL § 718.113(2)(a) 

Except as otherwise provided in this section, there shall be no material alteration or substantial additions to the common elements or to real property which is association property, except in a manner provided in the declaration as originally recorded or as amended under the procedures provided therein. If the declaration as originally recorded or as amended under the procedures provided therein does not specify the procedure for approval of material alterations or substantial additions, 75 percent of the total voting interests of the association must approve the alterations or additions before the material alterations or substantial additions are commenced. This paragraph is intended to clarify existing law and applies to associations existing on July 1, 2018.

From Our Declaration

 Info Specifically regarding Paint Color Changes

• • https://www.sandglawfirm.com/condo-boards-must-now-get-vote-before-material-alterations-begin/

• https://www.haber.law/condominium-association-material-alterations/

• https://www.fcapgroup.com/flcaj/flcaj-articles/material-alterations/

• https://beckerlawyers.com/does-this-alteration-to-the-condominium-require-membership-approval/  (Note: The Board can paint as maintenance without unit owner approval, but they cannot change the color without approval.)

• https://ablawfl.com/court-declares-retroactive-approval-of-condominium-material-alterations-unlawful/

• https://www.tcpalm.com/story/life/community/2020/08/12/condos-and-hoas-board-allowed-decide-exterior-colors-do-have-pay-fees-if-amenities-have-been-closed/5578027002/    (Note : This is primarily about Homeowner Associations, which are different, which is why I added this.  It is easy to, and erroneous, to conflate Homeowner Association law with Condo law.)

• And more -- do a little research on your own!   :-)