Default rule and exceptions
Fla. Stat. § 718.113(1): maintenance of the common elements is the association's responsibility, except any limited-common-element maintenance the declaration assigns to the unit owner. Which parts of the building count as common elements is set by the condominium declaration.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | Maintain the unit and any limited common element the declaration assigns to the owner. |
| City / public agency | The association maintains the common elements as a common expense. Per Fla. Stat. § 718.113(1): "Maintenance of the common elements is the responsibility of the association, except for any maintenance responsibility for limited common elements assigned to the unit owner by the declaration." |
| Exceptions | The declaration may assign a limited common element (balcony, assigned terrace) to the owner, at the owner's cost or shared; Casualty repair follows the insurance/reconstruction rules (see the water-leak record) |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 27, 2026.
Maintenance of the common elements is the responsibility of the association, except for any maintenance responsibility for limited common elements assigned to the unit owner by the declaration.
The coverage must exclude all personal property within the unit or limited common elements, and floor, wall, and ceiling coverings, electrical fixtures, appliances, water heaters, water filters, built-in cabinets and countertops, and window treatments.
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Common questions
Who pays for hoa / condo common elements in Statewide, FL?
Responsibility is shared. Maintain the unit and any limited common element the declaration assigns to the owner.
Are there exceptions in Statewide, FL?
The declaration may assign a limited common element (balcony, assigned terrace) to the owner, at the owner's cost or shared; Casualty repair follows the insurance/reconstruction rules (see the water-leak record)
What is this based on for Statewide, FL?
This verdict is sourced to Florida Statutes § 718.113(1) and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Florida Statutes § 718.113(1)statute · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- Florida Statutes § 718.111(11) (insurance / reconstruction context)statute · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
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