On what grounds can the condo association deny me a renter? (condominium, tenants)

[g2meow]

Please help!

I am dealing with a very harassing and illogical condo association. They hate me and a few other owners for trying to stop them from lining their personal pockets with our association money. (Usual for miami condo boards!)

I turned in the application for my renter and they sent a letter saying that they were denying me the tenant because my maintenance is not fully paid.

I have paid every month but they refuse to accept the checks. Its stupid and endless and I am going to court over it this month.

But my question is:

What reasons are legal, in Florida , for an association to deny approval of a tenant to an owner?

[SouthAfrica75]

Not sure about all the rules and regulations.... but give this a try as a start

Office of the Condominium Ombudsman

[g2meow]

Thanks.

I have called both offices of the Ombudsman twice and left two messages each. That was last week. As of today, still no response. Sadly, they are not actually helpful as they must each be manned by one individual who is probably completely over-worked.

Hopefully someone in this forum has the legal answer to share.

[feelquiet]

I can't give any legal advice about approving tenants.

But I just want to point out that directors of the condo associations are elected by owners, and usually unpaid. They're fellow condo owners just like you. Typically, only the independent management company makes the $$ from your maintenance fee, not the board. It's kind of a thankless job (been there, done that, never again). If you don't believe me, try running for your condo board the next time there are elections.

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2007/...r_association/