est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Southern Oaks Boaz Villas East Unit 95

, Sumter 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

The community is an adult community for persons 55 years of age or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per home to be 55+, with exceptions for those between 19 and 55 under hardship, and no permanent residents under 19, with temporary visits limited to 30 days per calendar year.

The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older. All homes that are occupied must be occupied by at least one person who is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. No person under nineteen (19) years of age may he a permanent resident of a Home, except that persons below the age of nineteen (19) years may be permitted to visit and temporarily reside for periods not exceeding thirty (30) days in total in any calendar year period.

Declaration · Section 1. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Rentals / leasing

Not addressed

Short-term rentals

Not addressed

Pets

Restricted

Domestic pets are permitted if they do not create a nuisance, and owners are responsible for any damage, immediate removal and disposal of excrement, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are allowed.

Domestic pets shall be permitted, provided they do not create a nuisance to others. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to dedicated or reserved areas by any such pet and shall be responsible to immediately remove and dispose of any excrement of such pet and shall be responsible to keep such pet on a lcash. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas.

Declaration · Section 6. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

RVs & campers

Not addressed

Boats

Not addressed

Parking

Restricted

No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked, stored, or remain on any Homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles/boats fully enclosed in garages.

No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle shall be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any Homesite or street, except for (a) service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident, or (b) vehicles or boats fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.

Declaration · Section 21. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Fences

Restricted

No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality may be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for those originally built by the Developer, and no bush, shrub, tree, or similar plant may be placed within the road right of way without Developer's prior written consent.

No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shall be constructed or inaintained on any Homesite, except for any walls and fencing originally constructed by the Developer. In order to inaintain a visible roadway, no bush, shrub, tree, or other similar plant may be placed within the road right of way without Developer's prior written consent.

Declaration · Section 7. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Architectural approval

Restricted

The Developer or its designee may release a Homesite from covenants and restrictions if a building or structure violates them in a minor or insubstantial way, as determined by the Developer.

When a building or other structure has been erected or its construction substantially advanced and the building is located on any Homesite or building plot in a manner that constitutes a violation of these covenants and restrictions, the Developer or the Developer's designee may release the Homesite or building plot, or parts of it, from any part of the covenants and restrictions that are violated.

Declaration · Section 8. · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Home business

Not allowed

No commercial, professional, or similar activity requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.

Properties within the Subdivision are intended for residential use and no commercial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining an inventory, equipment or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.

Declaration · Section 2. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Signs

Restricted

No signs of any kind may be displayed without prior written consent from the Developer, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign no larger than 12x12 inches, visible only through a residence window.

No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite or any dedicated or reserved area without the prior written consent of the Developer, except customary name and address signs and one sign advertising a property for sale or rent which shall be no larger than twelve (12) inches wide and twelve (12) inches high and which shall be located wholly within the residence and only visible through a window of the residence.

Declaration · Section 4. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Setbacks

Not addressed

Exterior & architectural6

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Restricted

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and the location of any improved device must be previously approved by the Developer in writing.

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind nor window air-conditioners or irrigation wells are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law. The location of any improved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.

Declaration · Section 10. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Restricted

Owners must comply with approved construction plans for the storm water management system and may not construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from SWFWMD.

Each property Owner within the Subdivision at the time of construction of a building, residence, or structure shall comply with the construction plans for the storm water management systeın approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District ("SWFWMD"). No Owner of property within the Subdivision may construct or inaintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation arcas described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from SWFWMD.

Declaration · Section 18. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Driveways & walkways

Restricted

Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted if the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and the coating is the same color as the Home, and no ingress or egress is permitted except via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by the Developer.

Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted providing that the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and that such coating is the same color as the Home. No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by the Developer.

Declaration · Section 7. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Exterior colors, materials & trim

Requires approval

The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Developer or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.

The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Developer or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.

Declaration · Section 2. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Garages & carports

Restricted

Carports may only be used for parking automobiles and golf carts capable of operation, and sitting areas, and may not be used for storage or repair; they must be kept neat and clean, only outdoor furniture is allowed, lighting must be shaded to avoid nuisance, and noises and odors must be limited to avoid nuisance, with all modifications requiring Developer approval.

Certain Homes within the Subdivision may initially be constructed with a carport. Carports may only be used for parking automobiles and golf carts capable of operation, and sitting areas. Without limiting the foregoing, carports may not be used for storage, or automobile or golf cart repair. Carports must be kept neat and clean at all times. Only furniture intended for outdoor use inay be placed within carports. Lighting within carports must be appropriately sbaded to avoid nuisance, and noises and odors originating from within the carport must also be limited to avoid nuisance. All modifications to carports inust be approved by Developer or its desiguce.

Declaration · Section 25. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Property & structure upkeep

Restricted

Each Owner must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction, maintain their driveway, perpetually maintain vegetation in Special Easements for Landscaping, ensure Landscaped Buffers comply with law, maintain and repair the surface and structural integrity of adjoining walls and/or fences (sharing costs if applicable), contact the Developer for paint specifications, and keep their Homesite neat, clean, and the grass cut and edged, including the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway and the Homesite.

Subject to the requirements set forth herein, each Owner shall, at his sole cost and expeuse, repair his residence, other than as otherwise provided for herein, keeping the same in condition comparable to the condition of such residence at the time of its initial construction, excepting only normal wear and tear. Each Homesite Owner be responsible for maintaining his driveway. Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat or described in Article IV above, shall perpetually maintain the vegetation located thereon, consistent with good horticultural practice. No owner of a Homesite which is subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping shall take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with applicable law or regulations requiring Landscaped Buffer areas. Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining walls and/or fences originally constructed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity of the walls and/or fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area or dedicated area. Where a wall and/or fence adjoins more than one Homesite, the cost of maintaining and repairing the surface and the structural integrity of the wall and/or fence shall be shared among the respective Owners served by such wall and/or fence. Such Owners are encouraged to maintain the walls and fences in a cooperative and uniform manner with the adjacent Homesite Owners so as to present to the public a uniform and well-maintained appearance of the Subdivision as a whole. The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the Developer's designee for paint specifications. Owners of Homesites adjoining stack block wall, walls and/or fences or laudscaped buffers shall maintain up to such wall, fence or landscaped buffer whether or not such area is within or outside of the Hoinesite. If an Owner's Homesite has a wall and/or fence between the Homesite and an adjoining roadway, the Owner will maintain the interior, exterior and structural integrity of the wall and/or fence and the landscaping lying between the wall and/or fence and adjoining roadway, unless the maintenance is performed by the District pursuant to Article II. Each Owner shall keep his Homesite neat and clean and the grass cut and edged at all times and shall also maintain the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway located in the road right of way and the Owner's Honjesite.

Declaration · Section 1. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & yard4

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

Not allowed

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

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

Declaration · Section 10. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Restricted

Owners must regulate irrigation water service to their Homesite according to the provided Irrigation Water Service Schedule, which is determined solely by SEWWCA and may change, and repeated failure to comply may result in SEWWCA installing a control valve at the Owner's cost; supplemental irrigation for new landscaping during a 30-day grow-in period is allowed for up to 30 minutes per day in addition to the schedule, but SEWWCA reserves the right to suspend this service.

The Owner of the Homesite shall regulate the irrigation water service to the Homesite and will be responsible for complying with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule. If Owner repeatedly fails to comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, SEWWCA may enter onto the Homesite, over and upon easements hereby ereated and reserved in favor of SEWWCA, aud install a control valve to compel Owner's compliance with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, with all costs related thereto being charged to Owner. If new landscaping is installed on a Homesite, the Owner may allow additional irrigation water service at the Homesite to supplement the Irrigation Water Service Schedule ("Supplemental Irrigation Water Service"), during the grow-in period, which is typically thirty (30) days. Supplemental Irrigation Water Service at a Homesite may not exceed thirty (30) minutes of irrigation water service per day, during the grow-in period, in addition to the Irrigatiou Water Service Schedule. SEWWCA reserves the right to suspend Supplemental Irrigation Water Service at Homesites.

Declaration · Section 22. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Lawn ornaments & decor

Restricted

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duratiou.

Declaration · Section 24. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Mailboxes

Not allowed

Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time charge.

Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite. Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by the Developer at a one-time charge of $190.00 per box, payable at the time of the initial sale of the Homesite froin Developer to Owner.

Declaration · Section 16. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Vehicles & parking1

Commercial & non-passenger vehicles

Not allowed

No Owner shall repair or restore any motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or other vehicles on any portion of any Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility.

No Owner of a Homesite shall repair or restore any motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles or other vehicles on any portion of any Homesite, or on dedicated or reserved areas, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement to a proper repair facility.

Declaration · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Use & conduct5

Common area use & conduct

Requires approval

Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except with the written consent of the Developer, after the original development.

Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except on the written consent of the Developer, after the original development thereof by the Developer.

Declaration · Section 9. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Insurance & rebuilding after damage

Restricted

If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to its prior appearance and condition within two months of damage and complete it within six months, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to these Restrictions.

If all or any portion of a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty of the Owner thereof, with all due diligence, to rebuild, repair, or reconstruct such residence in a manner which will substantially restore it to its appearance and condition immediately prior to the casualty. Reconstruction shall be undertaken within two (2) months after the damage occurs, and shall be completed within six (6) mouths after the dainage occurs, unless prevented hy governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these Restrictions.

Declaration · Section 5. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Noise, nuisance & conduct

Not allowed

No noxious or offensive activity shall be conducted on any Homesite, and radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds must be kept at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight.

No noxious or offensive activity shall be conducted on or in any Homesite with the exception of the business of Developer and the transferees of Developer in developing all of the Homesites as provided herein. Owner(s) shall use his property in such a mauner as to allow his neighbors to enjoy the use of their property. Radios, record players, television, voices and other. sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one (1) hour before daylight.

Declaration · Section 3. · p.4

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.

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

Declaration · Section 14. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Trash & recycling

Restricted

Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer, or in a dumpster if required by the Developer; owners must use the City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer and pay for service year-round, and may be required to participate in a curbside recycling program.

Prior to being placed curbside for collection, no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view. The solid waste hauler shall be a City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer. Once placed curhside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. In the alternative, the Developer shall have the right to require that garbage be placed in a dumpster and not placed curbside. In either event, all garbage must be contained in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by the Developer. To maintain the Subdivision in a clean and sanitary condition and to minimize heavy commercial traffic within the Subdivision, garbage and trash service shall be provided by a hauler designated by Developer, and charges paid separately by each Owner. Owner agrees that garbage and trash service shall commence on the closing date the Owner purchases Owner's Homesite and Hone. Owner acknowledges that garhage and trash services is provided, and the fee for such service is payable, on a year-round basis regardless of use or occupaney. Developer reserves the right to require all Owner's to participate in a curbside reeyeling program if and when one is instituted.

Declaration · Section 11. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17