FAQs
Where can we find the original recording of our community?
The original recording of our community can be found at Orange County Public Records department in Plat Book 16 at pages 36 and 37. Original documents were accepted and filed in December of 1985 by the original owner/developer. Additional covenants and amendments were recorded when the Association was turned over to residents in 1995
What is the official name for the Board of Directors?
The Board of Directors requirements was filed along with the Covenants with the County records and the State of Florida as MAJESTIC WOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. a non-profit private corporation.
How often and where does the Board meet?
The Board meets monthly and must have a quorum in order to approve payments or decide on architectural requests from residents. The Meeting must have at least three elected officers in attendance. ACC Board members can be counted toward the required quorum but do not have voting rights. Meetings are held at a Board member's home or at the Wekiva Baptist Church on Wekiva Springs Road, just south of the entrance to our community. Any special meeting will be noted on the information Board located on your right as you leave the community.
How do we know when a meeting is scheduled?
There is an information board installed at the entrance to the community. Regular and special meetings and dates of interest are posted on that board well in advance of a meeting and gives location where the meeting will be held. Your help in preventing vandalism to that sign is appreciated.
When are dues payable?
Each year the Board sends out a letter with an invoice for the association assessment (dues) during the month of October. Residents have thirty (30) days to pay their assessment. Residents who wish can contact the Board and ask for either an extension or to break the assessment down into payments of two or three installments. Approval has never been unreasonably withheld from such a request. Overdue payments of 45 days or more are turned over to the attorney for collection, then dues, collection fees and late payment fees are collected from the resident.
In an election, can my wife and I both vote?
The Association is comprised of a lot and a dwelling. Each dwelling has one vote. Hopefully the husband and wife or two adult partners agree on the vote. One dwelling, one vote. Nor can husband and wife or adult partners from one dwelling serve on the Board at the same time.
Can more than one family occupy a home?
Ours is recorded as a single-family community, however that family is structured. Although visitors are always welcome, permanent residency cannot be established for more than one family per dwelling
Can homes be rented to non-family members?
Each resident has the right to use their property in ways they see fit in accordance with the recorded guidelines. This includes the rental of that property to be used as a single-family residence. Renting that dwelling to another family does not relieve the owner from paying dues to the Association and they should make the renters aware of the accepted guidelines and covenants. Any violation of those covenants is the responsibility of the owner for enforcement and correction, not the renter. The owner remains financially responsible for any Board costs associated to that property.
Is membership in the Association voluntary?
In accordance with Article III every lot owner is subject to assessment and shall be a member of the Association. Membership shall be appurtenant to and may not be separated from ownership of any lot. You signed an acknowledgement required by state law, stating you are aware of the HOA, and you agree to abide by their recorded covenants.
​What does the Board spend my assessment money on?
By law, your Board can only spend funds exclusively to promote recreation, health, safety and general welfare of the residents in the community and for improvements and maintenance of the common area. Our common area is the land around the entrance, the wall fronting the community, the irrigation system and the lighting for the front wall. Remember this common area extends far down the right side facing the entrance, past the private home facing the roadway
How many ACC Board members are there?
3 total. 1 serves for 1 year, then 2 for two years, by doing so we always have a member available to answer any question or inspect property and by revolving members we always get an objective view.
What types of issues do I need approval on?
Just to name a few of the most popular requests:
• Tree removal over 8" in diameter. Any tree over 8" must be replaced
• Change in color scheme of your home
• Addition of a pool
• Addition (Not replacement) of a fence
• Addition of a storm or screen door to your front door
The Board is generally concerned about the front yards, overall conditions of home fronts, colors etc. Pretty much what can be seen from the street. Other than multiple families residing in one home or dangerous animals, the Board concentrates on streetscapes since the overall exterior appearance can directly affect the value of surrounding homes. One main goal of the Board is to protect each resident's home value equally.
How do violations work?
Any concern of corrective action is started by an ACC member. Corrective action can also be brought to the attention of the Board by an elected Board member. ACC members concerns are brought directly to the Board for discussion. During a monthly meeting only the street address is discussed leaving personal issues and opinions out of the discussion. After discussion the Board decides a course of action. In the majority of cases either the President or Vice president will contact the owner and advise them of the concern. If no corrective action is taken within a reasonable amount of time a letter is sent to the owner. Still if necessary, the attorney's office is notified and legal proceedings could commence.
What are the parking restrictions in our community?
Article VII section 4 states; "No automobile, truck, boat, boat and trailer, house trailer, mobile home, recreational vehicle, camper or other similar vehicles shall be parked on the street, including right of way, overnight or for a continuous period of time in excess of ten consecutive hours."
What about parking or storing a car in my driveway?
Article VII section 5 clearly states in part: “No automobile not in working order shall be parked on any lot for a period of time in excess of ten (10) consecutive hours or stored or otherwise permitted to remain on any lot except in a closed garage attached to the dwelling." It is also a violation of Orange County code to store an unlicensed or non-working vehicle in any yard or lot within a community. This could also apply to covered and stored automobiles as well.
What about garages?
Section 12 of article VII states: In order to maintain a harmonious and aesthetic appearance, the garage doors affixed to each dwelling unit shall remain closed except when in actual use to allow ingress or egress into the garage.
Section 19 deals with the screening of all trash containers, A/C units and states maintenance equipment such as mowers should not be able to be seen from the street.
What about exterior maintenance?
Section 15 goes into great detail about the authority of the Board to maintain the community in order to protect the value of all homes in the community. Basically, the Board, along with the members of the ACC, encourage all residents to maintain the exterior of their home and their yards. Lack of weed control, not cutting the grass in a timely manner, mold on roofs (Mold on roofs is also covered in another section as well) unpainted or peeling trim, broken glass, algae growing on exteriors are all a part of the maintenance required of homeowners. Generally, a visit or letter is just a way of letting residents know that a problem has become obvious to others.
What about window coverings?
Article 22 says "No reflective foil, or other like material or tinted glass shall be permitted." Bronze or heat reflective materials are permitted with ACC submission and approval of the Board. The purpose of which is energy conservation.
What about TV antennas?
Although the large standalone cable satellite antennas are not permitted as in Section 28, the Board has allowed the modern-day dish to be installed on homes. The minor request the Board has, that such dish be installed on the back of the home or in a location so as not to be seen from the street.