The Highlands Patio Homes Condominium Association, Inc.

Key facts from The Highlands Patio Homes Condominium Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 1973 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) with provisions for condominium units and patio/cluster homes (Section 1.1 definitions (e) and (f); Art)

Units / lots

Not directly stated; properties described by plats and exhibits. (General description)

Governing law

Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (2002) and Chapter 712, Florida Statutes (Marketable Record Title Act) as referenced in the 2003 preservation notice (2003 Marketable Record Title Act notice,)

Assessments & dues

Initial: $180.00 per assessable Living Unit owned by Class A Member; $90.00 per assessable Living Unit owned by Class B Member. (Section 5.4(a)(1) and (2))

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements, limited to one per calendar year, requires 2/3 vote of all Members. (Section 5.5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the property; Association may foreclose and collect costs including reasonable attorney's fees and abstract costs. (Section 5.7)

Reserves & fees

Not required; assessment fund may be held, managed, invested by Association. (Section 5.1)

Pets

Dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept provided not for commercial purposes. (Section 7.3)

Leasing & rentals

Implicitly allowed as there are rental Living Units and a class for owners of more than 100 rental units. (Section 3.2 (Class B members) and Sectio)

Parking & vehicles

Not directly addressed; Association may regulate traffic on access ways (Section 5.2(b)). (Section 5.2(b))

Architectural approval

Yes, ARB approval required for all improvements, including any exterior additions, changes, or alterations. (Section 6.1(b)(2))

Home business

Prohibited (Section 7.1: 'no trade, traffic or business of any kind... shall be engaged in'). (Section 7.1)

Signs & flags

Only 'for rent' or 'for sale' signs allowed, not exceeding 2 square feet, not more than 3 feet above ground, one per lot/unit. All other signs prohibited unless ARB approves. (Section 7.9)

Use restrictions

Yes, no Lot or Living Unit shall be used for anything other than residential purposes; no trade, traffic, business of any kind. (Section 7.1)

Voting & meetings

Three classes: Class A (1 vote per assessable Living Unit owned, max one vote per unit), Class B (1/2 vote per assessable rental unit for owners of >100 rental units), Class C (Developer/successor: 3 votes per Living Unit contemplated by PU (Section 3.2)

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