Hidden Bay Neighborhood Association

Key facts from Hidden Bay Neighborhood Association's documents

Reflects the 1996 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Neighborhood Association – not a condominium (WHEREAS clause and explicit statement: T)

Governing law

Not explicitly stated; document states it is not under Chapter 718 of Florida Statutes (End of WHEREAS clauses)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; set by Board (Article IV §4.02, §4.04)

Special assessments

May be levied for reconstruction, unexpected repair, or replacement of capital improvement as approved by Board (Article IV §4.05)

Collections & liens

Association may record a lien on a Site if assessment unpaid more than 45 days; may foreclose like a mortgage. Lien is subordinate to first mortgage held by institutional mortgagee unless claim of lien recorded prior. (Article IV §4.09, §4.10)

Reserves & fees

Board may establish reserve accounts for capital expenditures and deferred maintenance (Article IV §4.02 H)

Pets

Pets permitted only in areas designated by the Board; privilege not right (Article V §5.13)

Leasing & rentals

Sale, rental, or other disposition permitted; no specific restrictions on leasing (Article V §5.17)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited (Article V §5.07)

Architectural approval

Consent required for structures on easements, for fences/bridges over wetlands, for decorative items in patios, and for temporary/accessory buildings; no formal architectural review committee mentioned. (Article II §2.04, §2.05; Article V §5.03)

Home business

Prohibited by §5.01 (Article V §5.01)

Maintenance

Association responsible for maintenance, repair, and management of Neighborhood Association Common Areas; owner responsibility for individual units not detailed. (Article IV §4.02)

Insurance

Fire insurance covering full insurable replacement value of Neighborhood Association Common Areas; liability insurance; worker’s compensation. (Article IV §4.02 C, D, E)

Use restrictions

Nothing unsightly or a nuisance may be done or maintained; dispute decided by Association (Article V §5.15)

Voting & meetings

Each Member (Owner of a Site) is entitled to one vote for each condominium unit located within (or planned) each Site owned. Vote is appurtenant and not divisible. (Article III §3.02)

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