Crystal Lakes Master Association, Inc.

Key facts from Crystal Lakes Master Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2005 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Crystal Lakes Homeowners' Association of Manatee, Inc. (Section 1.4(a))

Developer / declarant

Morrison Homes, Inc

Governing law

Florida Statutes 720.307 (2001) (transition of control), Section 720.303(7) (financial report), Section 720.305(2) (fines) (Sections 3.1, 3.4, 7.1)

Assessments & dues

Determined annually by Board; must be uniform per Lot; budget established prior to November 30 (Sections 3.3, 3.4)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements; approved by Board; share determined same as annual assessment (Section 3.5(c))

Collections & liens

Assessment constitutes lien on Lot upon recording claim of lien; subordinate only to ad valorem taxes and first institutional mortgages; foreclosure action permitted (Section 3.6)

Reserves & fees

Association may charge reasonable fee in connection with transfer or sale of Lot; lien rights for collection (Section 3.11)

Pets

Dogs, cats, and usual common household pets permitted; no commercial breeding; no animals roaming free or causing nuisance (Section 4.1(c))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but only entire Unit; no subleasing without prior written Board approval; no transient tenants; all leases in writing unless Board consents (Section 4.2(b)(1),(2))

Parking & vehicles

Vehicles parked only in garages or driveways; no overnight on-street parking; no parking on lawns (Section 4.1(n))

Fences

Max average height 6 feet, max 6 feet measured from first floor finished floor elevation; location approved by NCC; decorative walls, courtyard walls allowed within building setback; pillars/ornaments may exceed? (Section 4.1(v))

Architectural approval

All construction, exterior alteration, plant removal must have approval of NCC or MC; Design Guidelines and Modification Guidelines apply (Section 6.1)

Home business

Permitted if not apparent from outside, conforms to zoning, no outside visitors, primary residential, consistent with residential character; leasing not considered business (Section 4.1(g))

Signs & flags

Association may not preclude display of one United States flag if displayed respectfully; size, placement, safety subject to Board rules (Section 4.1(e))

Setbacks / home size

Living area minimum 1,200 square feet (heated/cooled, excluding garages, porches, patios, terraces) (Section 4.1(ff))

Insurance

Association may obtain casualty, liability, and other insurance as determined necessary (Section 3.4(e))

Use restrictions

Property shall be used only for residential, recreational, and related purposes (Section 4.1)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner has voting rights provided in Articles of Incorporation (Section 3.1)

Amendments

By Developer while owns at least one Lot for sale, or by written consent of Owners of majority of Lots with Developer's consent (not unreasonably withheld); amendments affecting stormwater require SWFWMD approval (Section 7.3)

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