Welcome to Mentone Homeowners Association, Inc. Each homeowner is involved in the Association in some manner. Involvement for you may only be that you pay your assessments on time and comply with the governing legal documents, or you may wish to take a more active role and serve on the board or on a committee. The following are items we feel you should know about your Homeowners Association:

What is a Homeowners Association? It is a non-profit corporation, chartered under the laws of the state of Florida. Membership is mandatory, each owner automatically becomes a member of the Association upon acquiring a home or a plot of land in the subdivision. The Association is governed by the Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) and operated according to the By-Laws of the corporation. Every homeowner should read the documents. If you did not receive a copy of these documents from your title company at closing, please contact the Management Company at _________ to request a copy.  Or you can access a pdf file here.

The Major Responsibility of the Association - Protection of Homeowners investments, enhance the values of their properties by providing physical maintenance and operations of shared properties (pool, tennis court, landscape of common areas, etc.), Common services (lifeguards, insurance, etc.), Enforcement of deed restrictions, collection of assessments, social and recreational programs, and lowering costs of operations budgets, etc.

Assessment payment reminders are sent quarterly and payment is due upon receipt. Payments not received within thirty days after the due date shall bear interest from the due date. The Association may bring an action at law against the owner(s) personally obligated to pay the same, and/or place a lien against the property, for unpaid assessments.

What the Assessment Covers - Swimming pool maintenance, chemicals, lifeguards, repairs, water and lights; Tennis court, lights, repairs and general maintenance (light bulbs, nets, etc.); Basketball court maintenance/repair and Playground maintenance/repairs; Taxes, landscaping, insurance, management company, legal services, newsletter, water/sewer (for common areas), committee funds, postage, copies, and pest control. The list goes on and on.

Architectural Control Committee - Provides and maintains uniformity and harmony in construction of improvements to the homes in the subdivision. In time, you may want to make certain improvements to your home and property. In order to protect the investment of all the homeowners and to keep the subdivision a pleasant neighborhood in which to live. We call to your attention the fact that any changes other than landscaping made to the exterior of your property must be approved by the architectural control committee. Should you need architectural approval you may access here online LINK or contact the Management Company at _________, to supply the necessary form.

Deed Restrictions - All lots must be maintained in sanitary, healthful, and attractive manner by the owners or their occupants. Weeds and grass must be cut and lawns edged. Lots will not be used to store materials and/or equipment, other than normal conditions governed by the Deed Restrictions. No boats, trailers, motor homes, or commercial vehicles may be stored in public view. Antennas and pets - see Deed Restrictions for conditions which may prevail, or call the Management Company at _____________ for more information.