Summer Creek Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Summer Creek Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2009 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) (Article 1 Section 1.2 - Association defi)

Governing law

Florida Statutes (implied, not explicitly cited) (Section 5.2 - Fines not to exceed maximu)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $25 per lot until January 1 of year after first lot conveyance; thereafter adjustable per Section 4.3 (Article 4 Section 4.3)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements with assent of two-thirds (2/3) of votes of each class of members in person or by proxy at a meeting called for that purpose; notice 30-60 days, quorum majority of votes of each class. (Article 4 Sections 4.4, 4.5)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the lot, subordinate to first mortgage. Association may foreclose lien or bring personal action. Sale/transfer extinguished lien for pre-sale assessments but not future ones. For non-monetary defaults, s (Article 4 Sections 4.1, 4.8, 4.9; Articl)

Reserves & fees

Interest at 18% per annum from due date; also costs and reasonable attorney's fees (Article 4 Section 4.8)

Pets

Yes (Article 9 Section 9.24)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly; 'trucks' must be stored only in garages or back yard (Section 7.3) (Article 7 Section 7.3)

Fences

Fences may not be constructed in front yard. Chain link fences not allowed on any private property. Other specific fencing types may be disallowed by Association. (Article 9 Sections 9.17, 9.18)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, fence, wall, other structure, or exterior addition/change. Plans must be submitted to Board or architectural committee for approval as to harmony of external design and location. (Article 6)

Setbacks / home size

All lots except corner: front 25 ft, rear 20 ft, street side 16 ft, interior side 5 ft. Corner lots same unless deemed unsuitable by Architectural Control Committee. (Article 6)

Maintenance

Owner maintains his Lot. Association maintains Common Area (Bylaws Art VII Sec 2(g)). (Bylaws Article VII Section 2(g))

Insurance

Association shall procure and maintain adequate liability and hazard insurance on property owned by the Association. (Bylaws Article VII Section 2(e))

Use restrictions

Implied; dwellings required per Article 6 (minimum size, setbacks) and Article 7 (garages, parking restrictions); no explicit 'residential only' clause (Articles 6, 7)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot. When more than one owner, vote exercised as they determine but only one vote per lot. Membership is appurtenant to lot. (Article 3 Section 3.2)

Amendments

This Declaration may be amended by instrument signed by not less than 51% of Lot Owners. Bylaws may be amended by majority of quorum of members present in person or by proxy. (Article 8 Section 8.3; Bylaws Article XI)

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