Sheffield Villas

Key facts from Sheffield Villas's documents

Reflects the 1997 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Section 1.2, Article 3)

Legal name

Sheffield Villas Homeowners Association, Inc. (Section 1.2)

Governing law

Florida Not for Profit Corporation (implied by type of Association) (Section 1.2)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; equal share of annual common expenses as determined by Board budget; guaranteed assessment during Interim Period not to exceed $450.00 per quarter (exclusive of Kensington Association fee) (Sections 4.3.1.1, 4.3.2.2)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements, extraordinary expenses, failure of others to pay, or other reasons determined by Board consistent with Governing Documents; assessed in same manner as Individual Assessment (Section 4.4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments (including interest, costs, attorney's fees) are a continuing lien on the Lot and a personal obligation; lien recorded by Claim of Lien; foreclosed in same manner as Florida Statutes for foreclosure of liens for unpaid as (Sections 4.5, 4.6, 4.7.5, 4.7.6)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish adequate reserve fund for replacement and/or capital refurbishment of Common Areas; funds are exclusive property of Association; no Owner has individual interest (Section 4.2.1.8)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with restrictions (Section 9.7)

Fences

Not specific; any fence would require ARC approval; setback exceptions for minimal screens/walls for privacy with ARC approval (Section 9.4 (screen enclosures within se)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Architectural Review Board (A.R.B.) of Master Association required for any building, structure, pool, alteration, grading, landscaping, color change, or other work materially altering exterior appearance; refusal m (Section 5)

Home business

Prohibited; no business may be conducted on any part of a Lot (Section 9.1)

Signs & flags

Permitted only as described in Master Declaration; Developer reserves easement for signage on Lots for sales purposes; no sign on Lot by Owner without prior ARC approval (Sections 6.10, 9.9)

Setbacks / home size

Front yard: 20 feet; side yard: 7.5 feet for 1-story, 10 feet for 2-story (from non-zero lot side); rear yard: 20 feet, waterfront: 25 feet. Setbacks for screen enclosures in rear may be reduced to 5 feet if no easement. Measurement from ex (Section 9.4)

Maintenance

Not explicitly assigned; likely Owner as part of exterior maintenance (Section 7.2 (Owner maintains Unit exteri)

Insurance

Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence personal injury, $100,000 property damage; Casualty: fire, extended coverage, windstorm, vandalism, etc.; Fidelity: bonds for 150% of estimated annual expense (Sections 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3.2)

Use restrictions

Villas shall be used for single family residences only; no business buildings or professional offices; exception for Declarant's sales offices (Section 9.1)

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