est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Southern Oaks Wilson Villas Unit 101

, 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 of age 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 conditions, and temporary visits for those under 19 not exceeding 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 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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Rentals / leasing

Not addressed

Properties may be advertised for rent with a specific sign size and placement restriction, and all occupants, including renters, must comply with the community's age restrictions.

Short-term rentals

Not addressed

The document does not contain specific provisions or restrictions regarding short-term rentals for adult residents, beyond general age restrictions for all occupants.

Pets

Restricted

Domestic pets are permitted if they do not create a nuisance, are kept on a leash, and their excrement is immediately removed and disposed of, but 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 leash. 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 · p.5

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 or stored 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.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Fences

Restricted

Owners of Homesites adjoining walls and/or fences originally constructed by the Developer are responsible for maintaining and repairing their surface and structural integrity, and if a wall/fence adjoins more than one Homesite, costs are shared; Owners must contact the Developer or designee 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 the Developer's designee for paint specifications.

Declaration · Section 7 · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Architectural approval

Requires approval

Owners must obtain prior written approval from the Developer or its designee for any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to their residence or Homesite that would substantially alter its exterior appearance, with approval granted only if the work benefits and enhances the Subdivision and complies with storm water management plans.

No Owner, other than Developer or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of, or addition to his residence or Homesite, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications therefor by the Developer or the Developer's designee. The Developer or the Developer's designee shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (a) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and (b) Owner has represented that the proposed work complies with the construction plans for the storm water management system approved and on file with SWFWMD.

Declaration · Section 8 · p.10

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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Signs

Restricted

No signs of any kind are allowed 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.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Setbacks

Not addressed

Exterior & architectural5

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 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.7

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 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 system approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (“SWFWMD"). No Owner of property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from SWFWMD.

Declaration · Section 18 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Driveways & walkways

Restricted

Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted if their design is harmonious with the Subdivision and the coating is the same color as the Home; 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.7

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.10

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 automobile/golf cart repair, and must be kept neat and clean.

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.

Declaration · Section 25 · p.8

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.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Restricted

Homesites must maintain the original quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape provided by the Developer, though owners may add or replace more water-conservative and drought-tolerant landscape with prior written approval from the Developer or its designee.

In an effort to protect limited natural resources, all Homesites shall remain finished with the same quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape as originally provided by the Developer. Notwithstanding: (a) the construction, installation, and maintenance of structures, additions, and other improvements to Owner's Homes and Homesites shall not be deemed a violation of the foregoing sentence if such improvements and activities are first approved by the Developer or Developer's designee in accordance with the other provisions set forth in this Declaration; and (b) Owners may add and replace landscape that is more water-conservative and drought-tolerant than originally provided, however, any such alterations must receive the prior written approval from the Developer or Developer's designee.

Declaration · Section 10 · p.8

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 duration.

Declaration · Section 24 · p.8

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.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Vehicles & parking1

Commercial & non-passenger vehicles

Restricted

Owners may not repair or restore 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 · ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.10

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.7

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 substantially restore its 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) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these Restrictions.

Declaration · Section 5 · p.10

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, not applying to Developer's 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.7

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.7

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, and must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags.

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.

Declaration · Section 11 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17