Bella Tuscany

Key facts from Bella Tuscany's documents

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

Community type

Single-family subdivision; Homeowners Association (Statement of Purpose B: 'The lots ... us)

Developer / declarant

Cox Corporation, a Florida Corporation (Preamble)

Governing law

Florida Statutes (reference to 617.303(7) in Section 9.6) (Section 9.6)

Assessments & dues

Set by Board in annual budget (Section 9.4(b))

Special assessments

May be levied by 2/3 Board vote for emergencies or capital improvements; capital improvements costing more than 25% of annual budget require majority member approval (Sections 9.7, 10.5)

Collections & liens

Assessment charges are a continuing lien on the lot; may be foreclosed similar to mortgage (Section 10.7)

Reserves & fees

Required; accumulated as part of annual budget; must be kept separate from other funds (Sections 9.3, 9.8)

Pets

Up to four 'household pets' (dog, cat, or other common domestic animal approved by ARC) per lot; no breeding or commercial purpose (Section 4.10)

Leasing & rentals

Allowed only for terms of at least seven months; owner liable for tenant violations (Section 4.3)

Architectural approval

All construction, improvements, remodeling, modifications affecting exterior appearance must be approved in advance by ARC (Section 3.2(a))

Use restrictions

Prohibited: unreasonable noises, odors, immoral/illegal activity, annoyance to other owners; soliciting prohibited without approval (Section 4.7)

Voting & meetings

Class A Members (owners other than Declarant) one vote per lot; Class B Member (Declarant) ten votes per lot owned (Section 7.2)

Amendments

Declarant may amend without consent while owning lots for specified purposes; otherwise amendment requires 50% of lot owners plus Declarant consent until Declarant owns no lots; no amendment impairing mortgagee rights without consent of mor (Sections 12.6, 12.7)

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