Benton Hills

Key facts from Benton Hills's documents

Reflects the 2024 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (homeowners association) (Section 1.7 (p. 62) defines Association )

Developer / declarant

Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc., a Florida corporation (Declaration, opening paragraph (p. 61))

Governing law

Chapters 617 and 720, Florida Statutes (WHEREAS clause (p. 61) and recitals)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $250 per lot until January 1 after first lot conveyance; then subject to increases (Section 5.3(G) (p. 79))

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements or other lawful purpose with assent of Members casting simple majority (Section 5.4 (p. 79))

Collections & liens

Assessment Lien recorded; foreclosure allowed after 45-day notice; lien subordinate to first mortgage except as provided (Section 5.9(B)-(D) and Section 5.10 (p. )

Reserves & fees

Board may establish reserve fund from annual assessments; also initial purchaser pays 1/6 of current annual assessment to reserve account (Sections 5.12 and 5.14 (p. 82))

Architectural approval

Yes, for external design, appearance, and use of property; New Construction approval by Declarant initially then by Association committee (Sections 3.7 and 3.8 (p. 72))

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Areas, Surface Water Management System, and corrective maintenance on Lots if owner fails; owner responsible for Lot and improvements (Sections 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3 (p. 68))

Use restrictions

Yes, single family residential use required (Section 1.35 (p. 65): "Single Family Res)

Voting & meetings

Class A (owners) 1 vote per lot; Class B (Declarant and Designated Builders) 9 votes per lot until conversion (Section 3.11 (p. 73))

Amendments

Not fully extracted; Declarant may record supplemental declarations and amendments while Class B exists; later amendments likely require membership vote (not specified in extracted portion) (Section 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 (p. 66-67) address)

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