Maplewood

What Maplewood's governing documents say

This is a set of governing documents for two different communities named Maplewood. The first is a 1965 single-family subdivision in Wilmington, NC, with basic restrictions that expired in 1990. The second is a 1995 planned community of attached villas (townhomes) in Collier County, FL, with a master association and a neighborhood association that handles exterior maintenance, landscaping, and common areas. The Florida community has a detailed set of rules covering leasing, architectural review, parking, pets, and fines.

• What you own & maintain: You own your villa and lot. The Villas At Maplewood Association maintains lawns, irrigation, ordinary landscaping, and exterior surfaces (paint, roof) of the villas, but not windows, doors, screens, or damage from casualty (you must insure and repair those).
• Leasing & rentals: All leases require prior written approval by the Board. Leases must be for a term of at least six months. No subleasing, room rentals, or time-shares are allowed. A $100 per applicant lease application fee applies. The Association can evict tenants for rule violations and hold owners responsible.
• Architectural review: No exterior changes (paint, structures, landscaping, signs) may be made without prior written Board approval. The Board sets uniform standards and may require plans prepared by an architect or engineer.
• Parking & vehicles: Only private passenger vehicles (including vans and pickups of similar size) may be parked on lots or streets. No boats, trailers, campers, commercial vehicles, or overnight street parking (midnight–7 AM) without approval. Garage doors must remain closed except when entering or exiting.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, or other household pets may be kept, but the Board may declare any pet a nuisance and require its removal. No other animals are allowed.
• Assessments & fees: The Association levies periodic and special assessments equally per unit. Initial monthly assessment was $105 (including reserves). Late payments accrue 18% interest and become a lien. Fines for violations are capped at $50 per violation per day, with a 14-day notice and hearing before a committee.
• Use restrictions: Units are for residential use only. No business or trade allowed. No more than two unrelated individuals may occupy a unit. No signs (except developer signs for 5 years post-turnover), no clotheslines, no outdoor storage, and no antennas on the exterior.
• What this document doesn't cover: The 1965 Wilmington restrictions are minimal (residential use only, minimum 900 sq ft) and expired in 1990. The Florida documents do not specify age restrictions, rental caps, or income limits.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.