Ellingsworth Residential Community Association, Inc.

Key facts from Ellingsworth Residential Community Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2013 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (not condominium; defined as residential community association) (Section 1.7 (Association definition) and)

Legal name

Ellingsworth Residential Community Association, Inc. (Book 8169 Page 153 (title and Section 1.)

Developer / declarant

Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc. (Book 8169 Page 153 (first page))

Governing law

Chapters 617 and 720, Florida Statutes (WHEREAS paragraph and Section 3.1)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; determined annually by Board based on budget. (Section 4.3(A), (B))

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements or other lawful purposes; requires simple majority vote of members present at meeting with quorum. (Section 4.4)

Collections & liens

Assessment Lien secures unpaid assessments, late fees, interest, costs. Association may foreclose after 45-day demand notice. Lien subordinate to first mortgage (except as to post-foreclosure obligations). (Section 4.9 and 4.10)

Reserves & fees

Board may establish and maintain reserve fund from annual assessments for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement of Common Area improvements. (Section 4.12)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Committee regulates external design, appearance, use. New Construction Committee for initial construction. (Sections 3.7 and 3.8)

Home business

Not explicitly stated in extracted text, but Article V Use Restrictions likely govern. (Article V referenced in Table of Content)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Areas, Surface Water Management System, private roads, etc. Owners maintain their Lots but Association may step in if maintenance is substandard. (Section 3.1)

Use restrictions

Property developed for detached single family residences; Single Family Residential Use defined. (WHEREAS paragraph and Sections 1.32-1.34)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A – one vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant and Designated Builders) – nine votes per Lot. Class B membership terminates upon sale of 90% of lots, voluntary relinquishment, or earlier by law or Declarant's discretion. (Section 3.11)

Amendments

Not explicitly extracted; likely in Article XI or elsewhere. (Not provided)

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