Heritage Springs Community Association, Inc.

Key facts from Heritage Springs Community Association, Inc.'s documents

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

Community type

homeowners_association (Article I, Section 2: 'HERITAGE SPRINGS )

Legal name

Heritage Springs Community Association, Inc.

Developer / declarant

U.S. Home Corporation

Age restriction

At least 80% of occupied Lots must have at least one permanent occupant 55+; all permanent occupants must be at least 19. Surviving/divorced spouse under 55 may remain. Declarant may sell to 50+ if allowed by law. (Article IX, Section 15; Article II, Sect)

Assessments & dues

Annual assessment fixed by Board at least 30 days in advance; same amount per Class A Lot. Parcels assessed per acre: non-Villa 200% of Lot assessment, Villa 300%. (Article IV, Section 5; Section 8)

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements; requires assent of two-thirds (2/3) of votes of each class at a meeting with 30-60 days notice (Article IV, Sections 3 and 4)

Collections & liens

Yes; assessments secured by continuing lien on Lot/Parcel; enforceable by judicial foreclosure in Florida (Article IV, Sections 9, 11)

Reserves & fees

Board may impose late fee on unpaid assessments, amount determined by Board (Article IV, Section 10: 'A late fee may )

Pets

Yes; cats, dogs and other household pets allowed if not for commercial purposes and not a nuisance (Article IX, Section 10)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but subject to age restrictions: No Class A Member may rent unless at least one permanent occupant 55 years or older (Article IX, Section 15: 'No Owner who is)

Architectural approval

Yes; exterior changes or additions must have written approval from Board or architectural committee. Approval based on harmony, value, consistency, aesthetic appearance. (Article X)

Signs & flags

Maximum one 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign not exceeding 24x36 inches on Lots/Parcels; Declarant has exclusive right for signs on owned property and Common Area (Article IX, Section 11)

Maintenance

Owner maintains improvements on Lot/Parcel (Section 3); Association maintains Common Area and designated areas (Article II, Article VI). Association may also maintain if Owner fails after 10-day notice. (Article IX, Section 3; Article II, Secti)

Use restrictions

Yes; no Lot/Parcel may be used for any purpose other than residential dwelling (Article IX, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Class A: Lots 1 vote each, Parcels non-Villa 4 votes/acre, Villa 8 votes/acre. Class B (Declarant): Lots 9 votes each, Parcels non-Villa 36 votes/acre, Villa 72 votes/acre. (Article III, Section 2)

Amendments

Amendment requires approval of two-thirds (2/3) of votes of each class; must be recorded. No amendment affecting Declarant's rights effective without Declarant's written consent. (Article XII, Section 4)

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