Occupancy / age restrictions
Not addressed
The provided document does not contain any information regarding occupancy restrictions.
Villages of Sumter Unit 198
, 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
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Pets
Not addressed
RVs & campers
Not addressed
The document does not address restrictions related to recreational vehicles (RVs).
Boats
Not addressed
The document does not address restrictions related to boats.
Parking
Not addressed
Fences
Not addressed
The document does not address restrictions related to fences.
Architectural approval
Not addressed
The provided document does not contain any information regarding architectural restrictions.
Home business
Not addressed
The document does not address restrictions related to business use of properties.
Signs
Not addressed
The provided document does not contain any information regarding restrictions on signs.
Setbacks
Not addressed
The provided document does not contain any information regarding setback requirements.
Exterior & architectural3
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Not allowed
Private wells for potable water are prohibited, and owners are also prohibited from utilizing or constructing private wells or other sources of irrigation water.
“Private wells are prohibited. Owners are prohibited from utilizing or constructing private wells or other sources of irrigation water within the Subdivision.”
Declaration · 4.2(a) · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Not allowed
No person may enter into any wildlife preserve areas designated in the Development Orders, except as permitted by those orders.
“Except as permitted in the Development Orders entered into in connection with the Villages of Sumter, a Development of Regional Impact, no person may enter into any wildlife preserve set forth within the areas designated as such in those Development Orders.”
Declaration · 2.15 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Pools, spas & screen enclosures
Allowed
Screen cages over patios and pools are permitted.
“Screen cages over patios and pools are allowed.”
Declaration · 2.4 · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard2
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
Not allowed
The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.
“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”
Declaration · 2.26 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Requires approval
No building or other improvements may be made within easements reserved by the Developer without prior written approval.
“No building or other improvements shall be made within the easements reserved by the Developer without prior written approval of Developer.”
Declaration · 2.14 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct1
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Restricted
Owners must use their property in a manner that allows neighbors to enjoy their property, with radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds kept at a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one hour before daylight.
“Each Owner shall use his property in such a manner 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 PM to one (1) hour before daylight.”
Declaration · 2.22 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17