Fieldstream North Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Fieldstream North Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

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

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) (Article I, Section 1 (Association define)

Units / lots

Approximately 158 single-family lots in Fieldstream North (Phase 1 + Phase 2) plus additional lots in Springfield; total lots about 233 (implied by Class B voting rights: 233 votes per lot owned by Declarant) (Developer's Agreement recitals: 158 sing)

Governing law

Florida Statutes (implied by references to Chapter 83, Section 196.015, etc.) (2023 letter references Florida Statutes)

Age restriction

No age restrictions mentioned.

Assessments & dues

Maximum annual assessment initially $150.00 per Lot (Article IV Section 3 (Maximum Annual Ass)

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements with assent of two-thirds of each class of Members voting in person or by proxy at a meeting called for that purpose (Article IV Section 4)

Collections & liens

Association has lien against the Lot for unpaid assessments; may foreclose lien; also may bring personal action against Owner. Lien is subordinate to first mortgage. Sale or transfer under mortgage foreclosure extinguishes lien for assessme (Article IV Sections 1, 9, 10)

Reserves & fees

Interest only (Prime Rate + 2%) after 30 days; no specific late fee stated (Article IV Section 9)

Pets

Yes, usual household pets (dogs, cats, or other) may be kept, but not bred for commercial purposes. (Article VI Section 6)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but subject to restrictions. Existing Owner at time of proposed 2023 amendment's recordation is grandfathered. Prospective Owners after amendment may not rent for initial 24 months. Otherwise, rental restrictions contained in governing (2023 proposed amendment; Article VI Sect)

Parking & vehicles

Permitted only on paved streets (implied), but subject to local ordinances. (Article VI Section 2)

Fences

Fences permitted only with prior ARC approval. All fencing must be maintained. Declarant/Association may install perimeter fences. There is a fencing guideline manual to be formulated by ARC. (Article VI Section 10)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, fence, wall, or other structure; also for exterior additions or changes. Plans and specifications must be approved in writing by Board of Directors or Architectural Review Committee (ARC) as to harmony of design and l (Article V)

Solar & roof

No solar collectors shall be visible from any front street. (Article VI Section 16(c))

Home business

Not explicitly mentioned; however, no commercial use is permitted except as allowed by Declarant during development (Article VI Section 24) (Article VI Section 1 (residential use on)

Signs & flags

No sign of any character except 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' signs not exceeding 36"x24". Declarant may erect commercial signs for development purposes. (Article VI Section 3)

Setbacks / home size

All building setbacks shall be in accordance with applicable zoning regulations and any variances permitted. (Article VI Section 15)

Maintenance

Not explicitly; but each Owner maintains exterior of their dwelling, likely includes roof. (Article VIII Section 1(b) (maintenance o)

Insurance

Association shall maintain adequate casualty and liability insurance on the Common Area. (Article VIII Section 1(d))

Use restrictions

Yes, lots shall be used for residential purposes only. No structure other than a residential dwelling. No garage converted to living quarters. No renting of rooms, boarding house, hotel, motel, etc. (Article VI Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant) one vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant) 233 votes per Lot owned. Class B converts to Class A upon earlier of (a) total Class A votes equal Class B votes or (b) January 1, 2007. (Article III Sections 2(a) and 2(b))

Amendments

Covenants run for 20 years from recording, then auto-renew for successive 10-year periods. Amendment requires instrument signed by not less than 75% of Lot Owners and recorded. Except as provided in Article X (Declarant may amend until Clas (Article IX Section 3; Article X)

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