The HOA does not make the rules, the Homeowners of your community do. If you weren’t following the rules in the past, it doesn’t give the right to continue to violate. If you have received a violation, it’s because your fellow residents are filing complaints to the HOA to legally demand that you, and/or your renters/guests follow the rules that they voted upon and passed.
The HOA Board consists of elected, non-paid, volunteer homeowners who live in the community. They’re simply performing their fiduciary duty to investigate complaints and violate those who are breaking the established rules. Fines are issued by a committee consisting of non-board homeowners. Violations and fines must be discussed constructively and cured as required to avoid legal action.
If you’re a renter, be warned that non-compliance can result in eviction.
If you’re a homeowner and disagree with the rules, attend the HOA meetings, and propose changes that can be voted on by the members of the community during new business.
WARNING: Tirades, threats, aggressive behavior, lectures, and guilt trips directed towards the HOA Board members, management, committee members, vendors, or employees will be immediately referred to counsel and/or legal authorities.
Warning: Townhomes of Summerfield is a sub-association of the Summerfield Master Community Association. You are also bound by their rules. You may also receive separate and/or duplicate violations/fines from the Master in addition to those from this HOA. The Summerfield Master Community Association rules: https://www.oursummerfield.org/association-documents/
VIOLATIONS & FINING PROCESS
Immediate Clean-Up Charges (Per FS §720.305(4)): Dumping of bulk items (e.g. mattresses, appliances, furniture) on HOA property is prohibited. If verified by camera or other evidence, the Owner will be charged the full cost of removal as a specific remediation charge, allowed under Florida Statute §720.305(4). This is not a fine and does not require a hearing.
General Violations: Other rule violations are entered into PayHOA.com and a 14-day notice to cure is issued.
If uncured after 14 days, a Fining Committee hearing is scheduled as required by Florida law.
After the hearing, a notice of the fine is sent. Disputes may be directed through an attorney to the HOA counsel.
Clean-Up Charges must be paid within 30 days of invoice.