est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Southern Oaks Lee Villas Unit 727

, 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 Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per Home to be 55 or older, with persons under 19 years old permitted only for temporary visits not exceeding 30 days annually, subject to hardship exceptions by the Developer.

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 be 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

Information regarding rentals is not found in the provided document.

Short-term rentals

Not addressed

Information regarding short-term rentals is not found in the provided document.

Pets

Restricted

Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per Homesite; Owners are responsible for pet damage, immediate removal and disposal of excrement, and keeping pets on a leash.

Birds, fish, dogs and cats shall be permitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per Homesite. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to any dedicated or reserved area 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 leash.

Declaration · Section 6 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

RVs & campers

Not addressed

The document provided does not contain any information regarding restrictions or allowances for recreational vehicles.

Boats

Not addressed

The document provided does not contain any information regarding restrictions or allowances for boats.

Parking

Restricted

Temporary parking depicted on the Plat is for Owner's invitees or guests, not for Owner's use.

Temporary parking depicted on the Plat of the Subdivision, if any, is not for Owner's use but is for the use of Owner's invitees or guests.

Declaration · Section 21 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Fences

Restricted

Owners of Homesites adjoining Developer-constructed walls and/or fences are responsible for maintaining and repairing the surface and structural integrity of those walls and/or fences, sharing costs with adjacent Owners where applicable, and must contact the Developer for paint specifications.

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. ... The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or Developer's designee for paint specifications.

Declaration · Section 7 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Architectural approval

Requires approval

No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer, nor may any object be painted or attached to any wall or fence without Developer approval.

No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola (or similar item), awning, fence, barrier, wall or structure of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval of the Developer, nor shall any Owner paint or attach any object to any wall and/or fence without prior approval of Developer or Developer's designee.

Declaration · Section 8 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Home business

Not allowed

No business of any kind may be conducted on any residence, except for the Developer's business of developing and selling Homesites.

No business of any kind shall be conducted on any residence with the exception of the business of Developer and the transferees of Developer in developing and selling all of the Homesites as provided herein.

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 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 & architectural4

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 approved device must be pre-approved by the Developer.

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

No dwelling unit or other structure, including fencing, may be built or maintained on any easement, except for patios and walks on side Homesite lot line easements, and original Developer-constructed walls, fences, and improvements.

No dwelling unit or other structure of any kind including fencing shall be built, erected, or maintained on any such easement either created in this Declaration or as shown on the Plat, or by reservation or right of way, except that patios and walks may be constructed by the dominant tenement over the easements reserved over the strip of land running along the side Homesite lot line of each Homesite, and also except for the walls, fences and other improvements originally constructed by the Developer.

Declaration · Section 4(b) · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Driveways & walkways

Not allowed

Except as originally constructed by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access may be located on or permitted on any road right of way, walkway, or cart path.

Except as originally constructed by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, cart paths or access shall be located on or permitted on any road right of way, walkway or cart path.

Declaration · Section 7 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Exterior colors, materials & trim

Requires approval

The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Developer or Developer's designee for paint specifications.

The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Developer or Developer's designee for paint specifications.

Declaration · Section 2 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & yard3

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 and comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule determined by SEWWCA, with non-compliance potentially leading to SEWWCA installing a control valve at the Owner's cost.

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 created and reserved in favor of SEWWCA, and install a control valve to compel Owner's compliance with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, with all costs related thereto being charged to Owner.

Declaration · Section 10 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Mailboxes

Not allowed

Individual mailboxes may not be located on 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 from Developer to Owner.

Declaration · Section 16 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Vehicles & parking1

Commercial & non-passenger vehicles

Not allowed

No Owner may repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of any Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas, except for emergency repairs necessary to enable movement to a proper repair facility.

No Owner of a Homesite shall repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle 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 · ARTICLE IX. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Use & conduct5

Common area use & conduct

Requires approval

Nothing may be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except with the written consent of the Developer, after 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 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) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by 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

Restricted

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 construction noises.

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. These restrictions shall not apply to construction noises being made by the Developer.

Declaration · Section 3 · p.5

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 traffic 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, and Owners must participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted.

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. ... Once placed curbside 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. ... Developer reserves the right to require all Owner's to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted.

Declaration · Section 11, Section 12 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17