Can a duplex be converted to townhouses in FL?

[Chris Suttman]

I have duplex that has been converted to two condos and I own and live in one of them. After the conversion, we found out mortgage rates and insurance are higher for condos not to mention having to maintain a condo association. I really wish the building would have been converted to townhouses (villas) instead to simplify everything but we were told by the attorney that did the conversion that converting to to condos (instead of townhouses) was the only option. Any idea why?