Asbel Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.

What Asbel Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

Asbel Estates is a standard single-family homeowners' association (HOA) in Hudson, Florida, with 435 homes. The 'Book of Standards for Community Living' is the main rulebook for all residents, and combines the obligations from the recorded governing documents with the HOA's adopted policies, architectural guidelines, and fines. Anyone who buys a home here automatically becomes a member of the HOA and must follow these rules.

• What you own & maintain: You own your house and lot, and you are responsible for its maintenance. The Association maintains the common areas (ponds, walls, entry signs, landscaping in common spaces) and carries master insurance on those areas.
• Assessments & fees: Quarterly assessments are currently $129 (due Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1), and are late if not received by the 30th of the month they're due. Late fees are $25, and interest of 18% per year may be added. The HOA can file a lien and foreclose if assessments go unpaid.
• Architectural review & exterior changes: You must get written approval before making most exterior changes (fences, paint, additions, landscaping, etc.). An Alteration Application must be submitted at least 7 days before a monthly ARC meeting; the ARC has 45 days to decide. Fines for unapproved changes can be up to $100 per day ($1,000 max per violation). Application fees range from $50 to $250 depending on project value.
• Fences: Fences require ARC approval and are limited to approved materials and heights: up to 6 feet for privacy fences (PVC tongue-and-groove, wood stockade/board-on-board/shadow box) and up to 4 feet for view-corridor lots and aluminum/chain-link styles. Front-yard fencing is not allowed. The finished side must face out.
• Pets & animals: Dog houses must be in a fenced rear yard, at least 15 feet from neighbors. Dog runs and kennels are not permitted. Invisible fences need prior approval. Owners are liable for any damage their pets cause.
• Leasing & rentals: The document excerpt does not contain any specific rules about leasing or minimum lease terms.
• Parking & vehicles: Garage doors must remain closed when the garage is not in use. Car covers (including tarps) are not permitted. There is a separate 'Vehicle Parking and Maintenance Resolution' referenced in the table of contents, but its specific rules are not included in this excerpt.
• Flags & displays: One U.S. flag, one Florida flag, one military/POW-MIA flag (each up to 4.5 ft x 6 ft) are allowed without approval if mounted to the house (left/right of front door or centered above garage, pole max 5 ft). A freestanding pole up to 20 ft requires ARC approval. No other flags are permitted.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.