Do's and Don'ts
Posted on Aug 10th, 2020
All of these items are represented in the LSFI - Bylaws which everyone received upon purchasing their home. You can, also, find the full bylaw documents on this website.
- Parking on the grass (this is never acceptable even for a short duration)
- Makes the community look unkept = Lowers property values
- Breaks sprinkler system. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining sprinkler heads = costs you money plus increase irrigation usage which WE ALL PAY FOR
- Leaving trash cans out too long (day before pickup date after 6 pm and take them in the same day as pickup)
- Leaving trash cans outside visible from the street.
- Makes the community look unkept = Lowers property values
- Changes to the exterior of your home/property without prior permission
- We want everyone to keep improving their home, but you must fill out an architectural approval form which must be approved PRIOR to starting the work.
- Yard signs.
- Makes the community look unkept = Lowers property values
- This means NO political signs as well. We did relax the rules for graduation signs since the pandemic had such a devastating effect on everyone.
- Yard maintenance.
- This is a big one and covers many different aspects of your property. Mowing, excessive weeds, dead/dying lawn, bushes and trees all must be maintained in a presentable fashion.
- Pet waste. Smell and stepping in it lowers property values AND makes people very angry.
- This should go without saying, but here we are saying it, PICKUP after your dog. When your dog does his/her business you must pick it up and dispose of the waste in your OWN can.
- Picking up after your dog isn't limited to other people's property - you must also pickup after them within your own yard.
- Pets on leash. Not only is this a Collier County ordinance it is also within our bylaws.
- If your dog attacks another dog or person, the homeowner is responsible monetarily as well as legally.
- Your dog is always the most gentle and friendliest until they aren't - keep that in mind.
- Renters
- Although renting your home is allowed within LSFI, it comes with additional rules that must be followed PRIOR to the tenant moving in. Contact the property management company or attend a Board meeting get the specific rules for renting.
- Of note - you cannot under any circumstances renting a room nor may you rent the house to more than one family unit.
- Tenants must follow ALL LSFI bylaws, the homeowner is responsible and if they violate too many too frequently we have the right to evict.
- Speeding. Although not in our bylaws, we are seeing a massive increase in people speeding through the neighborhood. 25 mph is the limit! Our many CCSO Sheriff homeowners that are dotted around the neighborhood would sure like to write you a ticket especially with so many children in the neighborhood now
