FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To maintain a safe and attractive community for all residents we have addressed some of the most frequently asked questions and issues that have developed over time within the Oakford Association community. The following items are contained in the Covenants and Restrictions and Bylaws and Rules and Operating Procedures.
We encourage you to read the covenants and restrictions and the bylaws for further detail. Each owner is responsible for notifying their tenants of all rules and regulations.
1. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OUTSIDE AND LANDSCAPE UPKEEP TO EACH UNIT?
Each owner will maintain lawns, shrubbery and landscape. At no time should an owner’s grass or flowerbeds be overgrown. Trees and shrubbery will be kept trimmed with dead growth removed. Trash, rubbish, garbage, and other waste will be kept in sanitary containers fully enclosed and covered
.Unsightly items will be kept out of view.2. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OUTSIDE / STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE TO EACH UNIT?
Each owner will maintain all exterior portions of townhouse. There will be no peeling paint. Mildew will be removed. Garage doors will be kept repaired and maintained. Gutters and downspouts cleaned out and maintained. Fences repaired and maintained. Shutters repaired and maintained.
3. CAN I MAKE ANY ADDITIONS / CHANGES TO THE EXTERIOR OF MY UNIT?
There will be no exterior additions or structural changes without prior board approval and proper permitting through the City of Tampa.
4. CAN OWNERS OR RENTERS DISPLAY SIGNS OUTSIDE THEIR UNIT?
There will be no signs displayed other than for sale or for rent.
5. DOES THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDE FOR PEST CONTROL?
Each owner will be responsible for their own pest control.
6. WHAT REGULATIONS APPLY TO PETS?
Pets are to be kept on a leash and not allowed to stray, run, or be off leash in the common area or any other property within the townhouse community without the consent of the owner. Pet owners will take care to properly remove and dispose of pet excrement and control their pets so other residents are not disturbed.
7. CAN OWNERS OR RENTERS MAKE CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THE COMMON AREA?
Common areas are for the enjoyment of all residents. There will be no unauthorized landscaping or objects placed in common area.
8. ARE THERE ANY PARKING REGULATIONS?
The purpose of the parking policy is to allow all residents to have equal access to the 18 open parking space for daily use vehicles. Each owner and renter shall utilize their garage as their primary parking. All owners and renters must register their vehicles with the Association.
- The 18 parking spaces are for daily use vehicles only. Long term storage is not permitted. The parking lot has posted signs: "Violators can be towed".
- All units are assigned one green resident and one yellow guest parking tag.
- The green resident and yellow guest tag must be visible in the vehicle in order to be parked on the common area lot. The fee to replace either tag is $15.00 per tag.
- FIRE LANE parking is prohibited.
Exceptions: The only exceptions are loading and unloading your vehicle and washing your vehicle.
- Vendors / repairmen shall utilize the common area parking lot after unloading necessary products and materials.
- All vehicles parked in common area must have appropriate state license and registration and be in good repair and running order.
- Vehicles over 20 feet, commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, trailers, vehicles with company signs are prohibited.
- Parking is limited to the common area parking lot and is not permitted on any grassy areas.
- The Association has the right to tow any vehicles in violation of the rules without notice.
- It is unlawful to park in the right-of-way except in designated parking spaces or parking lanes.
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