What are the most common violations of our Deed Restrictions?
Parking is an issue that comes up frequently. The Dead Restrictions allows for passenger vehicles, motorcycles and truck and van of one-ton capacity of less, to be parked upon the improvements of the lot. These mean vehicles must be parked in the driveway or in the garage. They cannot be parked in the street or on the grass. County Code prohibits parking on a driveway in such a way that the vehicle blocks the sidewalk. Boats, motor homes, and other recreational vehicles may be parked upon the improvements of the lot (not blocking the sidewalk) for up to 48 hours to allow cleaning and maintenance. At all other times they must be stored either out of sight within the improvements on the lot, or at off-site storage. Loose dogs and cats, and the mess they make, present another common problem. Under the Deed Restrictions, all dogs and cats must be confined within the improvements of the lots. Under Hillsborough County Code, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times when not within the confi
Parking is an issue that comes up frequently. Vehicles should be parked in the driveway or in the garage. They should not be parked in the street or on the grass, especially overnight. Loose dogs and cats and individuals that do not pick up their pets waste, present another common problem. “Under Lee County Ordinance 98-10, pets must be kept on a leash at all times when not within the confines of a lot. Owners of all pets must clean up after their pets all the time and everywhere.” Landscape Maintenance is an issue at times and is addressed by our Property Manager. Each lot should be maintained in a neat and attractive condition, and the grass should be free of dead areas. Maintenance of our homes is an ongoing issue. Our community has reached the age where repainting, roof cleaning, and premise washing are necessary. Our Property Manager addresses this issue with each homeowner. Past due payment of assessments are occasionally a problem. The Property Manager and the Association’s atto
