Lake Frances Estates

Key facts from Lake Frances Estates's documents

Reflects the 2025 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Property Owners Association) (Throughout document)

Governing law

Florida Statutes Chapter 720 (referenced in Section 30.a) (Section 30.a)

Assessments & dues

$50.00 per month per lot (as of January 2025) – equivalent to $600 per year (Section 36(c))

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements, unexpected repairs, or emergency expenses; requires approval of two-thirds of lots (Section 37(a))

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the lot; Association may foreclose the lien, plus interest, costs, and attorneys' fees (Sections 36(a), 39)

Reserves & fees

25.00 per month (or such greater amount established by board) plus interest (Section 39)

Pets

Yes, household pets only; maximum 3 (with pre-existing exception); no poultry, fowl, or other animals (Section 7)

Parking & vehicles

Allowed if consistent with local ordinances; cars must face correct direction, at least 30 ft from stop signs and fire hydrants, clear of mailboxes (Section 21)

Home business

No commercial activity that increases traffic, requires outside storage, signs, or creates excessive noise (Section 17)

Signs & flags

No signs without prior approval except as allowed by law; garage sale signs allowed 2 days before and removed by last day; temporary sale signs for manufactured homes allowed; no realtor signs at entrance; political and display flags prohib (Section 16)

Use restrictions

Yes – lots restricted to single-family occupancy in a single manufactured home (Section 6)

Voting & meetings

Each lot one vote (Section 41); votes cast in person or by proxy (Section 41; Section 36(c))

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