The Ranch at Orange Blossom Master Association, Inc.

Key facts from The Ranch at Orange Blossom Master Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2006 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Master Association) (Passim)

Units / lots

up to 1256 homes (Article I, General Plan of Development)

Developer / declarant

Pulte Home Corporation, a Michigan corporation authorized to do business in Florida (Preamble, Declaration)

Governing law

Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (the Act) (Article II, Definitions (purpose of defi)

Assessments & dues

Set annually by Board per budget; not fixed in document (Article XI, Section 1 and 2)

Special assessments

Permitted; Master Association Special Assessment may be levied without member vote for insurance shortfalls (Article VI, Sec 5) and for indemnity (Article X, Sec 1). (Article VI, Section 5; Article X, Sectio)

Collections & liens

Automatic lien on Unit for unpaid assessments, interest, late charges, costs, attorney's fees. Personal obligation of Owner. First mortgagee acquiring via foreclosure not liable for pre-acquisition assessments unless lien recorded before mo (Article XI, Section 1)

Reserves & fees

Optional; Board may establish a reserve budget (Article XI, Section 8). Not mandatory. (Article XI, Section 8)

Pets

Yes, subject to restrictions; Section 5 (Article XIV, Section 5 (Animals and Pets)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to restrictions in Section 24 (Leasing of Units); minimum term not specified. (Article XIV, Section 24)

Parking & vehicles

Regulated by Section 2 (Parking and Prohibited Vehicles); specifics not detailed. (Article XIV, Section 2)

Fences

Subject to ARC approval; Section 21 (Fences, Landscaping or Structures) (Article XIV, Section 21)

Architectural approval

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval required for any exterior alterations, construction, landscaping changes; ARC must act within 45 days (Article XIII)

Home business

Prohibited unless specifically allowed by permits or regulations; not defined in detail. (Article XIV, Section 22)

Signs & flags

Subject to restrictions; Section 9 (Article XIV, Section 9)

Maintenance

Master Association maintains Common Area (including roads, gates, lakes, conservation areas). Owner maintains Unit and certain adjacent areas. Neighborhood/Recreation Associations maintain their exclusive common areas. (Article V, Sections 1-3)

Insurance

All-risk insurance on Common Area improvements, replacement cost 100%. Also public liability insurance, workers comp, directors and officers coverage, fidelity bonds. (Article VI, Section 1)

Use restrictions

Prohibited; Article XIV, Section 5 (Article XIV, Section 5)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (owners) one vote per unit; Class B (Developer) votes equal to total Class A plus 1. After turnover, Class B converts to Class A. Voting may be by Neighborhood Voting Representatives. (Article IV, Sections 1 and 2)

Amendments

Amendments to Declaration require vote of members (Neighborhood Voting Representatives representing majority of Class A) unless Developer reserves right to amend unilaterally before turnover. Also, amendments may be made by Developer to rem (Article XVII, Sections 1-6)

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