est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Lady Lake Unit 17

, Lake County, FL

Part of The Villages. This is one platted neighborhood (“Unit”) within The Villages; its rules come from its own recorded declaration. See the The Villages overview.

deed restricted

Core rules12

Occupancy / age restrictions

Restricted

All lots must be used for residential purposes only, with only one conventionally built home per lot, constructed by the Developer or its designee, and meeting specific size and design requirements.

All Lots included in the subdivision shall be used for residential purposes only and shall be subject to the following specific residential in addition to the general restrictions contained in the Declaration of Restrictions. There shall be only one Home on each Lot. Only homes at least 1,200 square feet, exclusive of any garage, storage room, screen room or other non-heated and non-air-conditioned space, shall be placed on any Lot. The Home shall be a conventionally built home, either site built or prefabricated, which must be constructed by Developer or its designee of a design approved by Developer as being harmonious with the development as to color, construction materials, design, size and other qualities.

Declaration · 2.1 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Rentals / leasing

Not addressed

Short-term rentals

Not addressed

Pets

Restricted

Only one dog is permitted per owner, and the animal must be restrained by a leash when outside the home.

Only one (1) dog may be kept by an Owner, provided, however, that at all times the animal, when not within the confines of the Home, shall be restrained by a leash.

Declaration · 2.21 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

RVs & campers

Not allowed

Recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles.

No trucks of 3/4 ton size and up, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident.

Declaration · p.2

Boats

Not allowed

Boats are not permitted to be parked, stored, or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles.

No trucks of 3/4 ton size and up, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident.

Declaration · p.2

Parking

Restricted

Trucks of 3/4 ton size and up, boats, or recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles, and inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are prohibited.

No trucks of 3/4 ton size and up, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident. No vehicles incapable of operation shall be stored an any lot nor shall any junk vehicles or equipment be kept on any lot.

Declaration · 2.8 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Fences

Requires approval

No fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer.

No fence, barrier, wall or structure, of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval of the Developer and no hedges shall be allowed to grow in excess of four (4) feet in height.

Declaration · Section 2.10 · p.2

Architectural approval

Restricted

The Developer has the sole right to build, place, level, and hook up the home and designate access, and no replacements, reconnections, disconnections, additions, alterations, or modifications to the home's location or utility connections are permitted without the Developer's written consent.

The Developer shall have the sole right to build or place, level and hook up the Home on the Lot and designate the placement of the access to the Lot, at the sole cost, and expense of the Owner. After the Home has been placed, positioned and hooked up, no replacements, reconnections, disconnections, additions, alterations, or modifications in the location and utility connections of the Home will be permitted except with the written consent of the Developer.

Declaration · 2.2 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Home business

Not allowed

Commercial and professional activities are prohibited from being conducted in a Home or on a Lot.

Commercial and/or professional activities may not be conducted in a Home or on a Lot.

Declaration · p.2

Signs

Restricted

Only a sign showing the Owner's name, conforming to Developer specifications, is permitted; all other signs or advertisements require express written consent from the Developer.

A sign showing the Owner's name will be permitted in common specifications to be set forth by the Developer. No other signs or advertisements will be permitted without the express written consent of the Developer.

Declaration · 2.12 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Setbacks

Not addressed

Exterior & architectural5

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Not allowed

Aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are not permitted in the Subdivision.

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted in the Subdivision.

Declaration · 2.13 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Exterior & landscape lighting

Restricted

Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to prevent nuisance, and security light poles are prohibited.

Except as provided above, exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded so as not to create a nuisance to others. No security light poles may be erected.

Declaration · 2.7 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Garages & carports

Restricted

Each home must have a garage, and carports are not permitted.

Each home must have a garage. No carports are permitted in the subdivision.

Declaration · 2.5 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Property & structure upkeep

Restricted

Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than seven days and advise of their tentative return date.

All Owners shall notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than a 7-day period and shall simultaneously advise the Developer as to their tentative return date.

Declaration · 2.17 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Roofing

Restricted

All roofing materials, including over garages, screen rooms, and utility rooms, must be shingle materials, though screen enclosures with screen overheads are permitted with Developer approval.

Each home must have eave overhangs and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials shall be shingle materials over all areas including garages, screen rooms, utility rooms, etc. However, this is not intended to prohibit screen enclosures with screen overhead and containing no other roof if approved by the Developer.

Declaration · 2.5 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & yard3

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

Not allowed

The hanging of clothes or clothes lines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.

The hanging of clothes or clothes lines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.

Declaration · 2.24 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Requires approval

Permission from the Developer is required before planting or removing any trees or shrubs that may affect adjacent property owners' rights, and no tree with a trunk four inches or more in diameter may be removed or effectively removed without Developer permission.

Permission must be secured from the Developer prior to the planting or removal of any trees or other shrubs which may affect the rights of adjacent property owners. No tree with a trunk four (4) inches or more in diameter shall be removed or effectively removed through excessive injury without first obtaining permission from the Developer.

Declaration · 2.10 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Mailboxes

Restricted

Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service but must be housed by the Developer for a one-time lifetime charge, which is re-charged upon transfer of title.

Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by Developer at a one time lifetime charge to Owner of $100.00 per box. If title to a Lot is transferred, a new charge shall be made to the new Owner. Paytment of this fee shall be a candition of the use of the housing provided by Developer.

Declaration · 4.7 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Use & conduct3

Noise, nuisance & conduct

Restricted

Radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds must be kept at a moderate level between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Radios, record players, television, voices and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

Declaration · 2.18 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Solicitation & yard sales

Restricted

The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.

Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.

Declaration · 2.19 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Trash & recycling

Restricted

All garbage must be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.

All garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.

Declaration · 2.22 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17