The Lodgings

Key facts from The Lodgings's documents

Reflects the 1984 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners association (HOA) for detached single-family homes (Definition 1.3, 1.14; usage throughout)

Legal name

The Lodgings Association, Inc. (f/k/a Mahogany Bend Association, Inc.) (Definition 1.3 and Notice of Preservatio)

Governing law

Chapter 712, Florida Statutes (Marketable Record Title Act) for preservation; general Florida law for declaration (Notice of Preservation, para. 3; also Ce)

Special assessments

Not explicitly prohibited; assessments for capital improvements require 3/4 owner approval if Developer's approval not applicable (see 4.3.1 for lawsuit funding but indirect) (Art. IV, para. 4.3.1 (approval needed fo)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the Lot; Association may foreclose (Art. VI, para. 6.2.2)

Pets

Only household pets allowed; no raising/breeding of animals, birds, or poultry except as determined by Association (Art. III, para. 3.2.6)

Architectural approval

No improvement, alteration, or addition (except Developer Improvements) without Committee approval; plans must be submitted (Art. III, para. 3.1.3, 3.1.4)

Signs & flags

No signs except "for sale" or "for rent" signs not exceeding 5 sq ft, approved by Committee; Developer signs allowed for advertising (Art. III, para. 3.2.8)

Use restrictions

Lots restricted to single-family residence use; no more than one residence per lot; no trade, business, profession (except Developer's sales activities) (Art. III, para. 3.2.1)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner is a member; voting rights as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation (Art. IV, para. 4.1)

Amendments

Declaration may be amended as provided therein (specifics not in provided text) (Affidavit lists amendments; statement "S)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.