Southgate Villas Section 2 HOA
TypeCondominium
You own a unit plus a share of the common elements; the association maintains the building and grounds.
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What Southgate Villas Section 2 HOA's governing documents say
Imperial Southgate Villas is a condominium community in Lakeland, FL — you own your unit and share the building, with the association maintaining common areas and exterior elements. It is an age-restricted 55+ community with strict leasing and sales approval rules. These documents are a collection of amendments and restated bylaws that govern unit owners.
- Age restriction (55+): The community is intended as a '55 and over' retirement-oriented lifestyle community. Unit owners must ensure at least one occupant is age 55 or older, and the board will consider age when approving sales and leases.
- Leasing & rentals: Leasing is generally prohibited except for hardship situations: death of owner, medical illness of owner/spouse requiring extended absence, or job relocation over 50 miles. Approved leases must be at least 6 months and no more than 1 year. The board must approve both the hardship and the specific tenant, and may require a criminal background and credit check.
- Sales & transfer approval: No unit may be sold without board consent. The board will consider the proposed buyer's ability to meet financial obligations, the ages of occupants, and other objective criteria. An interview and application are required.
- Fines & penalties: Fines for violations of rules, bylaws, or declaration: $100 per violation per day, with a maximum of $1,000 per violation (as amended in 2023). Late fees of $25 or 5% of the assessment may also be charged.
- Architectural review & alterations: No exterior alterations, additions, or changes (including doors, screens, roofing) without prior written board approval. Submit plans and specifications. Acceptable roof replacement materials include white tile or white steel; flat roofs must be replaced with similar materials.
- What you own & maintain: Unit owners are responsible for interior electrical, plumbing (from cut-off valve inward), and roof maintenance/replacement. The association maintains exterior walls, common elements, grounds, walkways, and irrigation (subject to unit owner responsibilities in the declaration).
- Board elections & governance: Directors are elected by written ballot only (no proxies). Board members serve staggered 2-year terms, max 6 consecutive years. Meetings require 48-hour notice, with annual member meetings in December. Members may speak 2 minutes per topic at meetings.
Key facts from Southgate Villas Section 2 HOA's documents
- Community type
- Condominium (DOC 27722, Article I §1)
- Legal name
- Imperial Southgate Villas Condominium Association (Section II), Inc.
- Governing law
- Florida Condominium Act (references Florida Statutes Section 718.303) (DOC 27722, Article XIV A; DOC 27719, Art)
- Age restriction
- Yes. Community described as '55 and over community-retirement oriented lifestyle community'. Declaration contains 'age fifty-five or over' provisions. (DOC 27719, Article I §2; DOC 27722, Arti)
- Assessments & dues
- Board determines dues, charges, fees, assessments, special assessments in amount and manner to provide sufficient funds. Annual budget proposed by Treasurer and Budget Committee, adopted by Board majority at November meeting. (DOC 27722, Article VII; Article X §1)
- Special assessments
- Board may levy special assessments; 14 days notice required for non-emergency special assessments (mailed and posted) (Bylaws Art. IV §6; Art. X §1)
- Collections & liens
- Default on fees, charges, or assessments subject to liability for collection under Florida Condominium Act, including imposition of a lien and foreclosure, plus costs including attorney's fee. (DOC 27722, Article X §3)
- Reserves & fees
- Not specifically mentioned in provided bylaws.
- Leasing & rentals
- Generally prohibited. Exception: one lease per event for 6 months to 1 year if hardship due to death of owner, medical illness of owner or spouse, or change in employment requiring move outside 50 miles. Board must approve tenant based on f (DOC 27719, Article X §G amendment (amend)
- Architectural approval
- Yes. No alterations or additions to exterior of Unit or common/limited common elements without prior written approval of Association through Board (or Maintenance Committee). Application required. Approval by majority Board vote with quorum (DOC 27719, Article XIII amendment (amend)
- Solar & roof
- Acceptable roof replacement material: white tile (not white painted tile), white steel, aluminum (to replace original aluminum), or flat metal roof white/near-white when major repair/replacement needed as determined by Board. Flat portions (DOC 27719, Article X §B and Article XI §)
- Use restrictions
- Purpose is to allow individuals to live congenially in a non-profit environment of like domiciles (retirement-oriented lifestyle community); implicit residential use (Bylaws Art. I §2 as amended by DOC 27719)
- Voting & meetings
- One vote per Unit. Joint owners of one Unit permitted only one vote, cast by one designated co-owner member. (DOC 27722, Article II §2)
- Amendments
- Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by majority vote of members at annual or special meeting with quorum, or by written agreement of a majority of unit owners without a meeting (per Article XIII of Bylaws and Article VIII of Declara (DOC 27722, Article XIII; DOC 27719, reci)
- Amenities
- Clubhouse (recreational facility and clubhouse) used for meetings. Association coordinates and bills for 'The Villa Club' dues (likely separate club). (DOC 27722, Article I §1; Article X §2)
Community amenities
≈ 48 homes
About this HOA
Southgate Villas Section 2 HOA is a homeowners association in Guadalupe, AZ.
HOAproxy has 5 documents on file for Southgate Villas Section 2 HOA: 3 sets of bylaws and 2 amendments. Last updated 2026-05-12.
Governing documents
- Bylaws (2008) · Bk 07738/Pg 0586 (9 pages) — PDF
- Bylaws (2012) · Bk 08782/Pg 1572 (9 pages) — PDF
- Amendment to Declaration (2023) · Bk 12757/Pg 1460 (9 pages) — PDF
- Amendment to Declaration (2023) · Bk 12616/Pg 1483 (2 pages) — PDF
- Amendment to Declaration (2022) · Bk 12508/Pg 2047 (2 pages) — PDF