Venetian Community Association

Key facts from Venetian Community Association's documents

Reflects the 1998 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Residential planned community (HOA) (Background: 'residential community to be)

Governing law

Florida (not explicitly stated, but references Florida law for usury and Florida not-for-profit corporation) (Section 1 (Assessments): 'usury laws of )

Assessments & dues

Board of Directors prepares budget, determines Base Assessment amount; levied equally on all Lots. (Art. XI, Sec. 2: 'Board of Directors sha)

Special assessments

Allowed for unanticipated costs; if >20% of Base Assessments, requires majority vote of Members and Developer's consent before Turnover. (Art. XI, Sec. 4: 'any Special Assessment)

Collections & liens

Association has automatic lien on Lot/Unit for unpaid assessments, interest, late fees, costs, attorney's fees. Lien subordinate to first mortgage. Foreclosure allowed after 15 days notice. (Art. XI, Sec. 1: 'shall be a charge on t)

Reserves & fees

Board may, but not obligated to, establish a capital reserve for repair and replacement of capital assets. (Art. XI, Sec. 7: 'Board of Directors may)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other usual and common household pets (Art. XIV, Sec. 4: 'dogs, cats or other u)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited or permitted in this document; 'related purposes' may include leasing. No specific rental restrictions.

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly addressed; likely subject to rules.

Fences

Not specifically addressed; subject to ARC approval as part of improvements.

Architectural approval

Yes, for all improvements including staking, clearing, excavation, structures, pools, driveways, exterior alteration, planting/removal of plants/trees/shrubs. (Art. XIII, Sec. 1: 'No improvement... sh)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited, but 'related purposes permitted by law' may allow some; no specific home business clause.

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited: 'signs, flags, banners or similar items advertising or providing directional information with respect to activities being conducted outside the Properties' not permitted without Board consent. (Art. XIV, Sec. 1: 'Under no circumstance)

Maintenance

Part of Owner's Unit maintenance (unless otherwise provided). (Art. V, Sec. 3: includes 'all structures)

Insurance

Association shall obtain blanket all-risk casualty insurance on insurable improvements on Common Property; also public liability policy. Coverage must be for 100% replacement cost. (Art. VI, Sec. 1: 'obtain blanket all-ris)

Use restrictions

Yes, with recreational and related purposes permitted. (Art. XIV: 'The Properties shall be used )

Voting & meetings

Class A (owners): 1 vote per lot; Class B (Developer): 10 votes per lot. Class B appoints all board members before Turnover. (Art. IV, Sec. 2: 'Class A Members shall )

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