Venetian Community Association

Key facts from Venetian Community Association's documents

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

Community type

Residential planned community (HOA) (Background: 'residential community to be)

Governing law

Florida (not explicitly stated, but references Florida law for usury and Florida not-for-profit corporation) (Section 1 (Assessments): 'usury laws of )

Assessments & dues

Board of Directors prepares budget, determines Base Assessment amount; levied equally on all Lots. (Art. XI, Sec. 2: 'Board of Directors sha)

Special assessments

Allowed for unanticipated costs; if >20% of Base Assessments, requires majority vote of Members and Developer's consent before Turnover. (Art. XI, Sec. 4: 'any Special Assessment)

Collections & liens

Association has automatic lien on Lot/Unit for unpaid assessments, interest, late fees, costs, attorney's fees. Lien subordinate to first mortgage. Foreclosure allowed after 15 days notice. (Art. XI, Sec. 1: 'shall be a charge on t)

Reserves & fees

Board may, but not obligated to, establish a capital reserve for repair and replacement of capital assets. (Art. XI, Sec. 7: 'Board of Directors may)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other usual and common household pets (Art. XIV, Sec. 4: 'dogs, cats or other u)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited or permitted in this document; 'related purposes' may include leasing. No specific rental restrictions.

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly addressed; likely subject to rules.

Fences

Not specifically addressed; subject to ARC approval as part of improvements.

Architectural approval

Yes, for all improvements including staking, clearing, excavation, structures, pools, driveways, exterior alteration, planting/removal of plants/trees/shrubs. (Art. XIII, Sec. 1: 'No improvement... sh)

Solar & roof

Not explicitly addressed

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited, but 'related purposes permitted by law' may allow some; no specific home business clause.

Signs & flags

No signs without written consent of Board, except for sale signs by Developer or as required by law. Developer shall provide common location for sale signs. Board may erect signs. No signs on trees. (Art. XIV, Sec. 1: 'No sign, billboard or)

Maintenance

Part of Owner's Unit maintenance (unless otherwise provided). (Art. V, Sec. 3: includes 'all structures)

Insurance

Association shall obtain blanket all-risk casualty insurance on insurable improvements on Common Property; also public liability policy. Coverage must be for 100% replacement cost. (Art. VI, Sec. 1: 'obtain blanket all-ris)

Use restrictions

Yes, with recreational and related purposes permitted. (Art. XIV: 'The Properties shall be used )

Voting & meetings

Class A (owners): 1 vote per lot; Class B (Developer): 10 votes per lot. Class B appoints all board members before Turnover. (Art. IV, Sec. 2: 'Class A Members shall )

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