Villa Vistana

Key facts from Villa Vistana's documents

Reflects the 1998 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA - not a condominium (Section 3.01(b))

Governing law

Florida Statutes (but expressly excluded from Chapter 718 condominium act) (Section 3.01(b))

Assessments & dues

Board prepares annual budget of Villa Vistana Expenses; divides equally among all Units subject to assessment. (Section 9.04)

Special assessments

Board may levy without member vote for unanticipated construction, repair, replacement, or unbudgeted expenses. (Section 9.05)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments constitute a lien on the unit, superior to all except taxes and first mortgages. Foreclosure allowed. (Section 9.08)

Reserves & fees

Board may annually prepare a reserve budget for capital repairs/replacements; capital contribution may be included in budget. (Section 9.09)

Pets

Commonly accepted household pets such as dogs, cats and birds may be kept in reasonable numbers. (Section 10.18)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to conditions. (Section 10.14)

Fences

No dog runs, animal pens or fences of any kind permitted except as approved by Board. (Section 10.10)

Architectural approval

Yes, any alteration of a Unit must be approved in writing by the Board. (Section 11.01)

Signs & flags

No signs or advertisements unless complies with Master Community Documents and approved by Master Association; Villa Vistana HOA may remove non-compliant signs and set more stringent rules. (Section 10.16)

Use restrictions

All Units shall be used only for single family residence purposes as permitted by applicable law. (Article X intro)

Voting & meetings

Class A (non-Declarant owners): one vote per unit. Class B (Declarant): three votes per unit. (Section 5.02)

Amendments

Until Class B Membership terminates, Declarant may unilaterally amend. After termination, Declarant may unilaterally amend for compliance, title insurance, or lender requirements. (Section 12.02)

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