Southpointe Meadows Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Southpointe Meadows Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Community type

Homeowners Association (not a condominium association) (Article I, Section 1.06)

Developer / declarant

S.W. FLORIDA DEVELOPER, INC., a Florida corporation (First paragraph of the Declaration)

Special assessments

Assessments for capital improvements, reconstruction, or extraordinary expenses. Declarant is never obligated to pay SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, and property owned by Declarant shall never be assessed for same. (Article V, Sections 5.09, 5.12(b))

Collections & liens

All ASSESSMENTS, with interest and costs, are a charge and continuing lien upon the UNIT. The HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION may foreclose the lien like a mortgage. (Article V, Sections 5.03, 5.04(c))

Reserves & fees

The BOARD must establish a reserve fund for depreciation and/or deferred maintenance of the HOMEOWNERS COMMON AREA and structures. Reserves are the exclusive property of the HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. (Article V, Section 5.01(l))

Pets

Yes, common household pets only. No animals kept for commercial purposes. Pets prohibited from COMMON AREA except where specifically designated. Vicious or threatening behavior or free-running dogs considered a nuisance. Exposed excrement c (Article III, Section 3.06(3))

Leasing & rentals

Leasing is permitted; leases must require tenant/lessee to comply with all governing documents. HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION may enforce provisions directly. (Article III, Section 3.06(b))

Architectural approval

Construction plans must be approved by the Developer prior to commencement. Fences, walls, hedges require approval. Satellite dishes require approval from the BOARD. (Article III, Sections 3.06(a)(1)(iii), 3)

Setbacks / home size

Total living area not less than 1,600 square feet, exclusive of open porches, lanais, and garages; at least 1,000 square feet must be on the ground level. (Article III, Section 3.06(a)(1)(i))

Use restrictions

All DWELLING UNITS shall be for RESIDENTIAL USE only, except for construction, marketing, sales, and rental activities by DECLARANT. (Article III, Section 3.02)

Voting & meetings

Each MEMBER (other than Declarant) has one vote per UNIT. Declarant has two times the total votes of all UNITS until the TRANSFER DATE, then same as any other MEMBER per UNIT owned. (Article IV, Section 4.0(d))

Amendments

Until TRANSFER DATE, DECLARANT may amend unilaterally without consent of any person. After TRANSFER DATE, amendment requires instrument signed by MEMBERS holding at least two-thirds (2/3) of the votes of the HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, recorded (Article VI, Sections 6.04(a) and 6.02)

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