How We Are Governed

East Lake Condo 5 Articles of IncorporationDownload
East Lake Condo 5 Amended & Restated DeclarationDownload
East Lake Woodlands Condo 5 Rules and RegulationsDownload
Board Resolution Authorizing Electronic Voting and Participation for AssociationDownload
Board Resolution Authorizing Remote Participation in MeetingDownload
ELW Condo 5 Fining Process StepsDownload

Condo Association Hierarchy

— Living in a Condo or HOA in Florida, there are certain provisions and documents to be aware of:

Articles of Incorporation
Establishes the association as a legal entity and includes the association’s name, purpose, and initial office location. 

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions Defines the division of power between the association and its members, as well as their rights and responsibilities.

Association Bylaws
Outlines how the association operates, including how often meetings are held, how voting rights are granted, and how many board members we can have.

Rules & Regulations
Specific day-to-day expectations and obligations of owners, residents & guests. These have been updated as of November 2025

Board Policies & ARC Standards
Board Policies outlines expectations and delegations of the Board of Directors.
ARC Standards are defined specifications for owners to follow when changing features of their unit (such as A/C, flooring, windows, doors) to ensure either a uniform look or expectations. as required by the Declaration.

When purchasing a condominium in Florida, the buyer is entitled to receive the following documents from the seller at no cost: Declaration of condominium, Articles of incorporation, Bylaws and rules, A copy of the most recent year-end financial information, and a resource with frequently asked questions and answers they might have.
Link to Resident/Owner portal