Florida Condo Board May Have Authority to Approve Changes to Common Areas

Question: Recently, my condominium association installed a bike rack and bench on the property. Following the installation, I questioned the board whether these changes should have been approved by 75% of all unit owners. In response, the board stated that our documents allow the board to spend up to 5% of the association’s budget on alterations to the condominium property without additional unit owner approval. Can that be correct?     Read the Q&A……………

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