Sweetwater Bay at Sterling Oaks

Key facts from Sweetwater Bay at Sterling Oaks's documents

Reflects the 1995 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium (Article 1)

Legal name

Sweetwater Bay at Sterling Oaks Condominium Association, Inc. (Article 5.2, Article 10)

Units / lots

64 maximum (8 buildings, 8 units each) (Article 4)

Governing law

Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (Condominium Act) (Article 1)

Assessments & dues

In proportion to fractional share of Common Elements appurtenant to each unit; budget adopted by Board (Article 19.1, Article 19.3)

Special assessments

Board may levy additional assessments if needed (Article 19.3)

Collections & liens

Assessments collected as Common Expenses; lien rights referenced for Master Association assessments; no detailed procedure given (Article 6.1, Article 19)

Reserves & fees

Association Reserve Fund may be established; used for reconstruction shortfall (Article 14.8(1))

Pets

Yes, two dogs or cats may be kept per unit (Article 16.10)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, entire units may be leased with Association approval (Article 16.9, Article 17.1(2))

Parking & vehicles

Pick-up trucks with two axles allowed for construction/repair only for up to 4 hours; otherwise prohibited (Article 16.4)

Architectural approval

Yes, for modifications to limited common elements (e.g., floor materials) and for improvements to balconies; general approval by Association for alterations (Article 13.3, Article 16.12, Article 16.)

Home business

Not explicitly addressed; prohibited by residential-only restriction (Article 16.1)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum square footage of each unit is 1,057 sq ft; maximum 1,293 sq ft (Article 4)

Maintenance

Not explicitly assigned (likely Common Element)

Insurance

Association obtains casualty insurance on buildings (excluding certain equipment inside units), public liability, workers' compensation, flood if necessary, and optional officers/directors liability (Article 14.2)

Use restrictions

Each unit shall be occupied as a residence and for no other purpose (Article 16.1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per unit; exercised by owner(s) or by limited proxy (Article 9)

Amendments

By Association: requires majority of voting interests represented at quorum meeting and 2/3 Board approval; after turnover, 80% of voting interests represented; or 50% of Board for insurance sections. By Developer: may amend to correct erro (Article 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.5)

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