Jupiter Plantation Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Jupiter Plantation Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 1978 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association with townhouse units (Article I Definition 7 – Townhouse Unit)

Units / lots

Each townhouse unit is a lot; exact number not given (Article I Definition 7)

Governing law

Florida law (Chapter 617 for non-profit, Florida HOA Act referenced in fines) (Articles of Incorporation preamble; Decl)

Assessments & dues

Fixed by Board of Directors by two-thirds vote; sufficient to meet obligations; each unit assessed equally (Article V §2(b)(3) and §2(b)(1))

Special assessments

For capital improvements; requires assent of Developer and 51% of owners voting in person or by proxy at special meeting (Article V §3)

Collections & liens

Association may file lien for unpaid assessments; lien secures interest, late fees, attorney's fees; right to foreclose; lien subordinate to institutional first mortgages (Article V §1, §5, §6; Article VIII)

Reserves & fees

Not explicitly required; annual budget adopted by Board must meet obligations (Article V §8)

Pets

Yes, no more than two domestic pets per unit (Article VI §1(d)(2)(d)(1))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but subject to rules: application required, $50 fee, copy of rules provided to prospective lessee, lease voidable if not submitted (Article VI §1(d)(2)(a)(1)-(6); Article X)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited – no vehicles on streets or cul-de-sacs (Article VI §1(d)(2)(b)(5))

Fences

Fences and gates must conform to existing appearance and size, anchored per hurricane requirements, stained in Board-approved color; courtyard closets must match original construction (Article VI §1(g)(4))

Architectural approval

Yes – exterior changes, color changes, screen installations, courtyard modifications require prior written Board approval (Article VI §1(d)(1) (last sentence); §1()

Home business

Not specifically addressed; prohibited by residential use only (Article VI §1(a))

Signs & flags

American flag permitted as per Florida HOA Act; other flags only if allowed by Act (Article VI §1(g)(5))

Maintenance

Normal maintenance (cleaning, recoating, repainting) done uniformly for entire building at expense of all owners in that building. Damage confined to one unit: that owner pays unless entire roof replacement needed, then all owners share. Da (Article VI §1(d)(1) (paragraph on roof))

Insurance

Association shall maintain property and casualty insurance on each dwelling structure (excluding foundation and excavation) via master policy covering all dwelling structures. Also insurance on common property. (Article VIII; Articles of Incorporation )

Use restrictions

All property designated for residential use shall be used exclusively for residential purposes; leasing to single family allowed (Article VI §1(a))

Voting & meetings

Each townhouse owner has one vote per unit; Developer controls until all improvements completed or control divested (Article III §2; By-Laws Article II E 1)

Amendments

Declaration may be amended by instrument signed by Developer and not less than 51% of owners; amendment must be recorded. Articles of Incorporation amendment requires 51% of entire membership and Board or by 51% of members alone; no change (Article XII §2; Articles of Incorporatio)

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