Imperial Golf Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Imperial Golf Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

single-family residential (Art. I §1.9 (Lot definition: platted sin)

Units / lots

634 (Art. I §1.16 (Voting Interests: total nu)

Governing law

Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act (and Florida Business Corporation Act to extent applicable); Florida law generally (Art. VIII Indemnification; Art. II of Ar)

Assessments & dues

Set by Board; not a fixed dollar amount in declaration. Pays for common area maintenance, insurance, etc. (Art. IV §4.2 (purposes of assessments))

Special assessments

May be levied by Board subject to approval of 2/3 of Members present at meeting; if total special assessments in a fiscal year exceed 15% of total annual budget (including reserves), then majority of Voting Interests must consent. Must stat (Art. IV §4.4)

Collections & liens

Assessment constitutes a continuing lien on Lot; Association may record lien and foreclose like a mortgage. Lien includes costs, reasonable attorney's fees. Lien is prior to homestead status and takes priority over any mortgage or lien othe (Art. IV §4.1, §4.7, §4.8, §4.9)

Reserves & fees

Establishment of reserve accounts for capital expenditures and deferred maintenance for Common Areas is permitted (Art. IV §4.2I). Not mandatory. (Art. IV §4.2I)

Pets

Yes, normal domesticated household pets such as cats or dogs. No reptiles, amphibians, or livestock. (Art. VII §7.12)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with Association approval. Must be in writing, minimum 30 days, maximum 2 times per year. No subleasing or assignment without Board approval. No individual rooms rented; no transient tenants. 'Rent-sharing' prohibited. Lease must conta (Art. X §10.4A, B, C, E)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly addressed, but streets are likely Common Areas; §7.4 prohibits parking on Common Areas generally; see also §2.1C (Board may regulate traffic, speed limits; restrict vehicles on Common Areas). (Art. VII §7.4; Art. II §2.1C)

Fences

Fences require ARB approval per §6.1. Maintenance of fences located on Common Areas is Association's responsibility per §4.2A4. No specific height/type set in declaration. (Art. VI §6.1; Art. IV §4.2A4)

Architectural approval

Yes. No improvement, addition, deletion, change, alteration, repair, repainting, or replacement of any structure (building, fence, wall, screen enclosure, awning, drain, etc.) shall be commenced unless plans and specifications are submitted (Art. VI §6.1)

Home business

Strictly forbidden if it creates traffic or other community disruption; advertising a home business forbidden. (Art. VII §7.1)

Maintenance

Not explicitly allocated; Owner responsible for exterior of residence includes roof. (Art. V §5.1 (Owner maintenance of exteri)

Insurance

Association shall provide: fire insurance covering full insurable replacement value of Common Areas with extended coverage; liability insurance (limits set by Board, reviewed annually); workers' compensation as required by law; and any othe (Art. IV §4.2D, E, F)

Use restrictions

Property may be used only for single-family residential living. Any trade, business, profession, or commercial activity creating traffic or community disruption is strictly forbidden. Advertising a home business forbidden. (Art. VII §7.1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; total votes not to exceed number of Lots; vote indivisible; for joint owners, any one present may cast vote; if two or more present and disagree, vote not counted; for non-natural person owner, Primary Occupant casts vote. (Art. III §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.