Chases Ridge

Key facts from Chases Ridge's documents

Reflects the 1989 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Homeowners' Association) (Name: "CHASE'S RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIAT)

Units / lots

77 lots (duplex townhouse type residential units) (Declaration Section 1)

Governing law

Chapter 617, Florida Statutes (Non-Profit Corporation Law) (Articles of Incorporation, introductory )

Assessments & dues

Maximum $60.00 per year per home until January 1, 1991. (Declaration 12)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements, reconstruction, repair, or replacement of improvements or easements. Must be levied in accordance with By-Laws. (Declaration 13)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments (plus interest, costs, attorney's fees) constitute a lien on the lot, subordinate to any first mortgage. Association may enforce lien through legal proceedings. (Declaration 9)

Reserves & fees

By-Laws provide for two funds: 1) Current Expenses fund, 2) Reserve for replacement and improvement fund for less frequent maintenance, repair, capital expenditures. (By-Laws 7)

Pets

Yes. Household pets such as dogs or cats are permitted, but must be leashed or under direct control when off owner's lot. (Declaration 32)

Leasing & rentals

Yes. Homeowners have absolute right to lease or rent their houses, provided the lease is subject to all covenants and rules. (Declaration 29)

Architectural approval

Yes. No building, fence, wall, structure, exterior addition, change, alteration of shape/color/appearance, material alteration of landscaping, without prior written approval of Architectural Control Committee (Board of Directors). (Declaration 18)

Signs & flags

Only one sign of customary and reasonable dimensions advertising house for sale or rent permitted, plus signs used by Declarant during construction and sale. (Declaration 26)

Use restrictions

Yes. No house shall be occupied or used except for residential purposes by homeowners, tenants, or social guests. Declarant may use for model homes/sales offices. (Declaration 22)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all owners except Declarant) – one vote per lot; Class B (Declarant) – three votes per lot. Class B ceases when Class A votes equal Class B votes or on January 1, 1993, whichever first occurs. (Articles V; Declaration 8(b))

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