Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Separating Condo

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It will not be a simple process. Your attorney will probably have to go before the Board of Directors and get permission to divide the units which have now been classified as one. Any change to the condominium complex requires the approval of the Board of Directors. If there is only one folio number for the tax collector, then a new folio number will have to be assigned. It should not be overly expensive but will be dependent on the amount of time required to be spent by the attorney in order to achieve your desired results.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Seperating Condo

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Re: Seperating Condo

You will need approvals from your Condominium Association and from the town or city in which you live. If there is resistance it could get quite expensive. If I were you I would first run it by your Association to verify they will be receptive to the request. If they will be then you should make formal application with them for the division of the unit and simultaneously with the governmental agency entrusted with that responsibility where the property is located. The costs of same from a legal perspective will depend upon the extent of the application process required which is difficult to determine at this stage, however, I would be happy to assist you in that regard. Please contact me to discuss in greater detail if you so choose.