Marsilea

Key facts from Marsilea's documents

Reflects the 2014 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Association defined as a homeowners' ass)

Legal name

Marsilea Homeowners' Association, Inc. (Section 1 of Article I (Articles definit)

Governing law

Florida Statutes (Chapter 720) (Article VI Section 3: 'the manner provid)

Assessments & dues

Amount set forth in estimated operating budget for initial year; thereafter as determined by Board based on budget (Article VI Sections 3 and 7)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements, deficits, etc.; must be approved by majority of votes of each class in person or proxy at meeting with 15-60 days' notice (Article VI Section 5)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot, enforceable by foreclosure in same manner as mortgages; also personal obligation of Owner (Article VI Section 1)

Reserves & fees

Not initially required; Members may elect to collect reserves after Class B termination by majority vote. Once established, funded per Chapter 720, Florida Statutes. (Article VI Section 3)

Pets

Yes, up to 2 domestic dogs or cats (subject to breed restrictions) or as permitted by Board; fish and caged birds allowed (Article IX Section 4)

Leasing & rentals

Implied (tenant rent provisions); no explicit statement of prohibition (Article VI Section 8 mentions tenant ren)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited (Article IX Section 8)

Fences

Subject to ARC approval; no specific dimensions given (Article VIII Section 1 (fence mentioned )

Architectural approval

Yes, for any improvement or alteration (including fences, walls, landscaping, antennas, etc.) (Article VIII Section 1)

Home business

Allowed for personal use but must not disrupt residential nature; no day care, no solicitation without consent (Article IX Section 14)

Signs & flags

During Declarant ownership: one sign 3"x5" in window. After all Lots conveyed: sign up to 18"x24" in window. Flags permitted per Florida statute. (Article IX Sections 5 and 12)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance, repair, or replacement of roof including gutters, downspouts, skylights (Article XI Section 1)

Use restrictions

Yes; no Lot used except for residential purposes, no building other than a Home (Article IX Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (Owners other than Declarant, 1 vote per Lot), Class B (Declarant, 3 votes per Class A Member vote) (Article IV)

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