Bent Pines Villas Condominium

Key facts from Bent Pines Villas Condominium's documents

Governing law

Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (Condominium Act) (Preamble; Article I.I)

Assessments & dues

During Developer control, monthly assessments capped at $100 per unit for Unit Owners other than Developer (Developer's assessment guaranty). After control, no cap. (Article VII.B)

Special assessments

Allowed for insurance deficiencies, capital improvements (if cost >10% annual budget requires 75% Unit Owner approval), and enforcement violations. (Article XII.A.2.c; Article XIV.B; Articl)

Collections & liens

Association has a lien on each Unit for unpaid assessments, interest, and reasonable attorneys' fees. Lien enforceable per Condominium Act. (Article VII.A)

Reserves & fees

Association may charge a reasonable fee for registration/transfer of title, not to exceed limit set in Condominium Act. (Article XI.B)

Pets

Yes, but subject to rules. Must be leashed and under control except inside unit. Not allowed in pool or recreational areas. No commercial breeding. Nuisance pets removed upon 3 days written notice. (Article XIII.F)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but only with express written consent of Master Association and compliance with Master Restrictions (Article VIII of Master Restrictions). (Article XI.A; Article XIII.G)

Fences

Privacy walls/fences may be located by Developer. Additional fences by Unit Owners only with consent of Association, Architectural Control Board of Master Association, and adjacent Unit Owners. (Article XVIII.D)

Architectural approval

Yes, any exterior alteration, change, or modification requires prior written approval of Board of Directors and Architectural Control Committee of Master Association. (Article XIV.C.2; Article XIV.C.3; Articl)

Insurance

Association obtains liability insurance (min $500k/$1M/$50k), fire and extended coverage on Common Elements (replacement cost, $1,000 deductible), workmen's compensation, and other insurance as determined. (Article XII.A)

Use restrictions

Unit shall be used as a single-family private dwelling for owner, family, social guests, lessees, invitees, and no other purpose. (Article XIII.A)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Unit; Unit Owner is Voting Member. If multiple owners, one designated. Total votes equal number of Units. (Article VIII)

Amendments

Declaration amended by 2/3 vote of Voting Members, but certain changes require higher percentages (e.g., 75% for capital improvements) or written approval of mortgagees. Developer can add phases without unit owner approval (except if time-s (Article X)

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