Meadows at Martin Downs Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Meadows at Martin Downs Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2002 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA; expressly states it is not a condominium under Ch. 718 (Preamble: 'This Declaration does not, an)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; villages include Foxboro (88 units as example in Member Vote definition), Ridgewood (206), Brighton (156), but total not aggregated (Art. I(31) gives per-village unit counts)

Governing law

Florida law (Chapter 718 specifically excluded; Chapter 720 referenced for lien enforcement) (Art. I (definition of 'Declaration' refe)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget at least 60 days before fiscal year; budget and assessment become effective unless disapproved by majority of Voting Members (or alternates) (Art. VIII(2))

Special assessments

Allowed for (a) expenses approved by 51% of Voting Members; (b) casualty repairs when insurance insufficient (within 90 days); (c) compliance violations against a Member or Neighborhood (Art. VIII(3))

Collections & liens

Yes; recorded lien for unpaid assessments, interest, costs, attorney's fees; subordinate to first mortgage. Foreclosure by action in equity. Mortgagee acquiring title by foreclosure liable only for assessments due after acquisition (with li (Art. IX(1), Art. IX(2), Art. IX(3), Art.)

Reserves & fees

Yes; Board may establish adequate reserve fund for replacement/capital refurbishment as part of budget (Art. VIII(2)(g))

Pets

Yes; dogs, cats, other household pets allowed (Art. XIV(2)(d))

Leasing & rentals

Yes; Owner may lease to single family, subject to all covenants (Art. XIV(2)(r), Art. III (delegation of )

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically addressed; Board may regulate traffic (Art. V(5))

Fences

Fences require ARC approval; no specifics on materials/height provided (Art. XI(5)(b))

Architectural approval

Yes for all construction, alterations, exterior changes including pools, fences, mailboxes, etc. Interior painting not covered (Art. XI)

Home business

Prohibited; no trade, business, professional or commercial capacity may be run out of or advertised as residence (Art. XIV(2)(r))

Signs & flags

One decorative flag per home allowed, neat and clean, affixed to building per ARC policy; no special permission needed (Art. XIV(2)(o))

Maintenance

Association has responsibility to repair/maintain roofs in common neighborhood areas (Article I(12) defines Common Neighborhood Area includes roofs) (Art. I(12))

Insurance

Deductible clauses allowed to obtain coverage at reasonable cost (Art. X(1))

Use restrictions

Yes; Properties used only for residential, recreational, and related purposes (including property manager's office) (Art. XIV(1))

Voting & meetings

One vote per Unit; votes exercised by the Voting Member (Village Committee chairperson) representing the Village of the Unit, unless otherwise specified. For budget disapproval, covenant changes, removal of Director, or annexation, votes ar (Art. IV(2), Art. IV(3)(c), Art. I(31))

Amendments

Amendment by Member Vote (majority of Voting Members); specific procedure in Article XX (not extracted fully) (Art. XX (referenced in table of contents)

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