Question 1

Do exterior changes need approval in Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. Owners must obtain prior written approval from the Developer for any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to their residence or Homesite that would substantially alter its exterior appearance, ensuring the proposed work benefits the Subdivision and complies with surface water management plans. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 8., p.9.

Question 2

Can you run a home business in Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89?

Accepted Answer

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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 2., p.5.

Question 3

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about casualty insurance rebuild?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to its prior appearance and condition within two (2) months of damage and complete it within six (6) months, unless prevented by governmental authority. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 5., p.9.

Question 4

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about commercial vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring 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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 11., p.9.

Question 5

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about common area rules?

Accepted Answer

Needs 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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 9., p.5.

Question 6

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about conservation environmental?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. Owners may not construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from SWFWMD. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 19, p.7.

Question 7

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about driveways walkways?

Accepted Answer

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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 7., p.5.

Question 8

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about equipment installations?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. Private wells for potable water or irrigation water are prohibited. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 1, p.7.

Question 9

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about exterior appearance?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. Owners must contact the Developer or the Developer's designee for paint specifications for walls, fences, and any exterior repainting or repair that would substantially alter the exterior appearance of their residence. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 1, p.8.

Question 10

Can you put up a fence in Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners of Homesites adjoining Developer-constructed walls and/or fences are responsible for their maintenance and repairs, including surface and structural integrity, and must contact the Developer for paint specifications to ensure uniform color and type of paint. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 7., p.8.

Question 11

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about landscaping?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping must perpetually maintain the vegetation thereon consistent with good horticultural practice and take no action to prevent compliance with applicable law or regulations. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 17., p.8.

Question 12

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about mailboxes?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. Individual mailboxes are not permitted on Homesites; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time charge of $190.00 per box, payable at the initial sale. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 16., p.6.

Question 13

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about nuisance conduct?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners must use their property in a manner that does not create a nuisance or unreasonable interference with neighbors' enjoyment, 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, excluding Developer's construction noises. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 3., p.6.

Question 14

Are there age or occupancy limits in Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. The community is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per home to be 55 or older, with exceptions for those between 19 and 55 under hardship, and no permanent residents under 19, with temporary visits not exceeding 30 days per calendar year. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 1., p.5.

Question 15

What are the parking rules in Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle are prohibited from being parked or stored on any Homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles/boats fully enclosed in garages. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 14., p.9.

Question 16

Are pets allowed in Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Domestic pets are permitted if they do not create a nuisance, and owners are responsible for damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are allowed. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 6., p.5.

Question 17

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about property maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners must repair their residence, at their sole cost, to a condition comparable to its initial construction, allowing for normal wear and tear. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 16., p.8.

Question 18

Are signs allowed in Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. No signs of any kind are permitted 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 window. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 4., p.5.

Question 19

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about solicitation?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 14., p.6.

Question 20

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 say about trash?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Rubbish, trash, or garbage must be regularly removed from the Homesite, not allowed to accumulate, kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view before curbside collection, placed curbside no earlier than the day before pickup in Developer-prescribed plastic bags, and owners must use the Developer-designated hauler and participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89 Declaration, Section 11., p.6.

Villages of Southern Oaks Elise Villas Unit 89

Core rules12

Occupancy / age restrictions

Rentals / leasing

Short-term rentals

Pets

RVs & campers

Boats

Parking

Fences

Architectural approval

Home business

Signs

Setbacks

Exterior & architectural5

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Driveways & walkways

Exterior colors, materials & trim

Property & structure upkeep

Landscaping & yard2

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Mailboxes

Vehicles & parking1

Commercial & non-passenger vehicles

Use & conduct5

Common area use & conduct

Insurance & rebuilding after damage

Noise, nuisance & conduct

Solicitation & yard sales

Trash & recycling