Unless otherwise expressly authorized by Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, no provision in any declaration, articles of incorporation or bylaws recorded in the public records subsequent to the effective date of this rule shall partially or totally exempt the developer, transferees or designees of the developer, or units owned by the developer or its designees from the requirements of any such document which apply to all other owners or units and which pertain to any of the following:

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    (1) Requirements that leases or lessees be approved by the association;
    (2) Restrictions on the presence of pets;
    (3) Restrictions on occupancy of units based on age;
    (4) Restrictions on the type of vehicles allowed to park on condominium property or association property; however, the developer and its designees shall have the right to be exempt from any such parking restriction if the vehicle is engaged in any activity relating to construction, maintenance, or marketing of units, if such exemption is provided in the condominium documents.
Rulemaking Authority 718.501(1)(f) FS. Law Implemented 718.302(4) FS. History-New 1-27-87, Formerly 7D-18.007.