Illegal leasing and false misleading and deceptive advertising

[Shelley Myer]

I bought a condo in December 2016 in Naples Florida in a 55+ community and began renting it out to short term renters staring in January 2017 to the end of March.  Our rules are clear, all tenants must be approved through the board and go through the application process and a minimum 30 day stay.  In addition, there is a maximum of 3 times per month to rent, I have exceeded this and have obviously broken all of the rules.  I was hoping to go unnoticed however, the neighbor upstairs has caused a stir.  Here is my question.  Yesterday I received a certified letter from the Attorney's office who is representing our condo association.   They have said that since we have rented up to 5 times and broken the rules, we are not allowed to lease to anyone for the remainder of 2017. Does anyone know if they can legally do this?  They go on to say, if we  don't comply with the cessation of leasing, that they will file legal action and we would need to cover the cost. 

[David Dachtera]

@Shelley Myer,

The restrictions should have been made clear to you at or before closing.

Ask your attorney what can be done as a result of violating those restrictions. The COA is entirely within their rights to take action.