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Unit Alterations

Florida condominium owners should understand three core areas about unit alterations: (1) what they can change inside their unit, (2) what requires association approval, and (3) how Florida Statute 718.113 governs alterations that affect the building’s common elements. The key takeaway: anything that affects common elements, limited common elements, building systems, or appearance is regulated and often requires approval.

A Florida condo owner may freely modify the interior of their unit only when the work does not affect common elements, limited common elements, structural components, fire‑safety systems, plumbing/electrical risers, or the building’s exterior appearance. Any change that does affect these areas becomes a regulated alteration requiring association approval and, in some cases, a 75% membership vote.

Florida condo owners must treat unit alterations as regulated construction events, not private home renovations. If the work touches anything beyond cosmetic interior changes, assume approval is required and verify with the association before starting.