In order to be a recognized condominium owner’s association, the association must be a Florida corporation. To be official, the governing documents must be recorded with the Clerk of the County Court. The documents for South Bridge Park Condominium Association, Inc. (South Bridge Park) can be found on this page.
Note: Some documents are very large and may take a few moments to download/open.
Hierarchy of Documents Governing Condominium Owner Associations in Florida
- Florida Statutes: The top level of authority, providing the framework for community associations.
- Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R): The primary governing document outlining the rights and responsibilities of the association, unit owners, and board of directors.
- Articles of Incorporation: Establishes the community association as a corporation under Florida law.
- Bylaws: Governs the internal affairs of the community, including meeting procedures and officer elections.
- Rules and Regulations: Created by the board of directors to supplement the CC&R and bylaws, covering issues like common area use, parking, and pet policies.
If there is a conflict between any of these documents, the higher document takes precedence. For example, if there is a conflict between a rule adopted by the board of directors and the CC&R, the CC&R takes precedence. It is crucial for homeowners and board members to be familiar with all relevant documents to understand their rights and responsibilities within the community.
Florida Statute 718
In Florida, condominium association laws are derived from Statute 718. Commonly referred to as simply COA laws, these encompass everything from condominium association dues to board meetings and regulations.
Governing Documents
The governing documents for South Bridge Park are below. Click on each link to view/print the document.
- Declaration of Condominium – Section 1 (March 11, 1985)
- Declaration of Condominium – Section 1 – Amendment (July 8, 1987)
- Declaration of Condominium – Section 2 (November 15, 1985)
- Declaration of Condominium – Section 2 – Amendment (December 22, 2017)
- Declaration of Condominium – Section 3 (October 29, 1986)
- Declaration of Condominium – Section 3 – Amendment (April 26, 1988) PLATS
- Declaration of Condominium – Section 3 – Amendment (December 22, 2017)
- Declaration of Condominium – Section 4 (January 29, 1988)
- Declaration of Condominium – Section 4 – Amendment (December 22, 2017)
- Declaration of Condominium SEARCHABLE (April 2025)This is a very large file, so please make sure you have enough bandwidth to open/download it.
- Articles of Incorporation (April 3, 1985)
- Articles of Incorporation – Amendment (December 22, 2017)
- Bylaws
- Bylaws – Amendment (March 19, 2018)
Disclaimer
While the information provided above is believed to be correct, there is no liability for any loss or damage occurring by reason of reliance thereon.
