The Willows

Key facts from The Willows's documents

Reflects the 2003 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium (Title and Section 1 (page 2097))

Legal name

Willows Condominium Association, Inc. (Section 4.4 (page 2098); Certificate (pa)

Governing law

Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (2002) (Florida Condominium Act) (Section 4, preamble (page 2097))

Assessments & dues

By the Association via budget; includes regular assessments for common expenses and special assessments (Section 10, paragraph 1 (page 2103-2104))

Special assessments

Permitted for unusual, nonrecurring or unbudgeted common expenses; subject to limitations in Declaration or Bylaws (Section 10, introductory paragraph (page)

Collections & liens

Association has lien on each parcel for unpaid assessments; may foreclose as per Condominium Act; Claim of Lien must be recorded; first mortgages have priority only to least extent required by law (Sections 10.8, 10.9, 10.10 (pages 2104-2)

Reserves & fees

Mentioned as amounts budgeted for funding reserve accounts, part of common expenses (Section 10.1 (page 2104))

Pets

Yes, but limited: one (1) domestic "house" cat per Unit; no pets for commercial purposes; no tenants or guests may bring pets (Section 12.6 (page 2111))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but restricted; must obtain Board approval; written lease required; lessee must be natural person (Section 13, introductory paragraph (page)

Parking & vehicles

Limited to 4 hours; service vehicles temporarily on business are allowed (Section 12.7 (page 2111))

Fences

Not specifically mentioned; exterior alterations subject to Board approval

Architectural approval

Yes, for material alterations, changes to exterior appearance, modifications, installations; Board approval in writing (Sections 11.5, 11.12 (pages 2108, 2109-2)

Home business

Prohibited; incidental personal business (library, phone calls, correspondence) is allowed (Section 12.1 (page 2110))

Maintenance

Association (exterior building walls and roof are common elements) (Section 11.1(F) – "All exterior building)

Insurance

Owner may obtain insurance for own unit improvements, personal property, and liability (not explicit requirement, but implied by Section 15.1: 'By the Owner' – see TOC page 2094 line '15.1 By the Owner') (Section 15.1 (page 2094) – text not full)

Use restrictions

Yes; each Unit shall be occupied by only one family as a residence and for no other purpose; no business/commercial activity (Section 12.1 (page 2110))

Voting & meetings

One vote per Unit; total 22 voting interests (Section 4.18 (page 2099); Section 6.2(B))

Amendments

Proposal, procedure, vote required, certificate, recording (Section 21); actual vote percentage not stated in excerpt (Section 21 (pages 2096, 2129) – TOC show)

Amenities

Not described in this excerpt; common elements include land and building improvements but no specific recreational amenities listed

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