The following will provide you with many important details about Membership in Skyview Estates Inc. Home Owners Association.
Skyview Estates Inc. A gated Manufactured Home Community, Located in Lakeland Florida since 1966. The land is included with the purchase of a Home.
The homes in our community are designated as single family dwellings for older people. Skyview Estates Inc. is authorized, by the Federal Government (HUD) as a 55+ Community.
Skyview Estates is Not a rental community. It is governed by a HOA. and as such the HUD 80/20 percent rule does not apply here.
All homes are required to have one resident who is 55 years of age or older.
All other residents in the home must be 45 years of age or older. Proof of age must be provided before you take up residence.
A YEARLY fee is assessed, on each property, for maintenance and improvements to the common areas. Deed restrictions, filed at the Polk County Florida Court House, states that all property owners automatically become members of Skyview Estates Inc. Homeowners Association and must abide by the covenants, by-laws and rules.
Skyview Estates Inc. is governed by the Home Owners Association (HOA) and Florida State FS 720.
Officers and Directors of the HOA are elected, at the annual meeting held each February, by a vote of all eligible property owners .
There is one vote for each property owned. There are 6 General meetings each year, November through April. They are held on the 3rd Monday of each month, except December which is on the 2nd Monday.
The Home Owners Association owns all the streets, buildings, and land referred to as the common areas. The streets were milled and repaved in April, 2008.
Two pets per household allowed. ( no exceptions). Pets include inside and outside dogs, cats, and birds. No snakes, reptiles, or exotics. Additional rules and regulations exist.
If you have interest in purchasing a home in Skyview Estates, Click on the "Our Purpose" tab above open the Covenants, By-Laws and Rules link and read through our Rules and Regulations. You should become familiar with all the information prior to making a commitment.
Skyview Estates is not a rental community, although from time to time there are a few homes that become available to rent. Skyview Covenants require a buyer to own a home for three years before renting the property. Amenities A Club House, which is handicap accessible, is available to all homeowners. It contains a large activity area with accommodations for various kinds of programs, entertainment and meals.
The kitchen, located in the Clubhouse, was completely remodeled in 2008. It contains all new modern equipment. 2 Separate rooms, located within the clubhouse, provides for small meetings, various card games and instructional classes. In one room a computer, with high speed INTERNET connection, is available for use by owners and their family. Free WiFi is available, in the Club House, to those with laptops. In the other room are 2 pool tables with accessories. Each room has a separate entrance and exit and both are air-conditioned. Shuffleboard courts with covered benches are for year-round use. There is a well maintained up-to-date library, with over 4000 books, VCR & DVD movies, for homeowners and their family .Handicap parking is provided in front of the Club House along with a parking area for golf carts and bicycles. A large well lighted parking lot is also located in the rear of the clubhouse.
A fenced in area is available for homeowners to park RVs, Campers, trailers, extra vehicles and Boats on a space available basis. Our rules prohibit these types of vehicles from being parked on your properly. Electrical service is available in this area for repair work. Hansen Park, located at the South end of Blue Lake, is available for picnicking or sitting and watching nature at it's best.
There is a gate that leads from this area to a walking trail to the East side of Blue lake. This trail extends along the East side of the lake.
Blue lake is stocked and available for fishing. Boats may be used with small motors only.
No wake is permitted on the lake. Security Patrols are provided by volunteer members of the Homeowners Association for a more comfortable and secure feeling, while walking, cycling, or riding in your golf cart day or night.
Nearby activities Small Shopping centers that include: Groceries, Drugstore, Restaurant, Clothes, Electronics and much more, within 5 minutes. Banks, Barbershop, Pet Grooming, Fast Foods, Beauty Salons and more are also within 5 minutes.
Within the City of Lakeland is the Lakeland Center that host Broadway Shows, Ice Skating, and Major entertainment Stars. Lakeland also host the Detroit Tiger Spring Training games and a minor league baseball team.