Chatham Place

Key facts from Chatham Place's documents

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

Community type

Condominium (Section 3)

Governing law

Florida Condominium Act (Chapter 718, Florida Statutes) (Section 2, 4)

Assessments & dues

Association adopts annual budget; assessments levied per unit share (1/16th) of common expenses; includes regular and special assessments (Sections 10, 10.1, 10.2)

Special assessments

Permitted for unusual, non-recurring, or unbudgeted common expenses (Section 10)

Collections & liens

Association has lien on condominium parcel for unpaid assessments; lien perfected by recording Claim of Lien; may foreclose or obtain money judgment (Sections 10.8, 10.9, 10.10)

Reserves & fees

Budget may include amounts for funding reserve accounts (Section 10.1)

Pets

Yes, subject to restrictions (Section 12.3)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with written lease, Board approval, minimum 30 days, no more than 3 times per calendar year, maximum 1 year term (Section 13)

Architectural approval

Board approval required for material alterations, changes to exterior appearance, any landscaping alteration; Board may also regulate window coverings, hurricane shutters, etc. (Section 11.4, 11.5, 12.8, 12.9)

Home business

Permitted to maintain personal/professional library, keep records, handle phone calls/correspondence (Section 12.1)

Maintenance

Association (Section 11.1(H))

Use restrictions

Each unit shall be used as a residence and for no other purpose; no business, commercial activity, public lodging establishment (Section 12.1)

Voting & meetings

Each unit owner has full voting rights; share of common elements is 1/16th per unit (Sections 6.1, 6.2(B))

Amendments

Section 9.12 requires approval of at least 3/4ths of all voting interests to amend that section; other amendment procedures not specified in this excerpt (Section 9.12)

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