Summerfield Residents Association, Inc.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ASSOCIATION

SUMMERFIELD LEASING RESTRICTIONS

By Michael Rome, J.D.
 

Many Summerfield residents are unaware that there are leasing restrictions in the covenants. (See Article XI of the Declaration of Covenants) Here is a summary of the major provisions:
 

• Prior to leasing, the owner must provide the Board with written notice of the intended lease, which includes the name and address of the Lessee and the terms of the proposed lease;
• All leases and lessees are subject to the provisions of the Declaration, Bylaws, and Rules. The Owner must make available to the tenant a copy of the Declaration;
• Upon request by the Association, the Lessee shall pay all unpaid assessments.  All payments made to the Association shall reduce by the same amount Lessee's obligation to make monthly rental payments to Lessor under the Lease. 
• If Lessee fails to comply with the Association's request to pay assessments, Lessee shall also pay all late or delinquent charges, fines, interest, and costs of collection. 
• A violation by the Lessee of any provision of the Declaration, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations shall constitute a default under the lease; and
• In the event the Association proceeds to evict the Lessee, any costs associated with the eviction shall be specifically assessed against the Lot