Condo Q&A: Does Florida Law Override a Declaration’s Language?

Question: I was under the impression that under the Florida Condo Statute maintenance and repair of common elements including limited common elements were always the responsibility of the association, but my condo’s declaration says that the owner is responsible for the repair, maintenance and replacement of its limited common elements.  My question is if the association can do that in its declaration, or is there something in the Florida Condo Statute that trumps the declaration?     Read the Q&A…………………………………

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