Violation Procedure

All owners (or tenants if applicable) must respond in writing to violation notices, so the Board can review all responses if needed.

The 1st violation notice will specify a compliance date based upon the timeframes listed below. Notices are sent via regular mail to the owner (and tenant if applicable).

The 2nd violation notice, sent via both certified and regular mail to the owner (and tenant if applicable), will specify the following:

if the violation is not corrected within 10 days of the date of the notice, a fine of $100 per day (not to exceed a total fine of $1,000) will be levied against the owner (or tenant if applicable) for each day the violation continues to exist; and
the owner (or tenant if applicable) has the option of appealing the fine by appearing at a hearing before the Fining Appeals Committee at a specified date, time, and place.

Please understand that the goal of a potential fine is not for the Association to collect money from residents, but rather to motivate residents to comply with Longleaf’s governing documents.

Violation/Timeframe:

Immediate:

Remove debris from property and public view
Remove unapproved sign from property
Children’s toys – remove from public view when not in use
Remove RV, boat, jet ski and/or trailer from view
Remove inoperable vehicle from view
Remove commercial vehicle from property and/or public view
Remove unauthorized real estate sign. Authorized signs are available from Millennium Graphics (813) 503-0808
Please clean up after pet
Pets must be leashed at all times
Cease allowing dog to bark continuously, disturbing neighboring properties
Conceal trash cans/recycle bins from view on non-pickup days
Remove artificial flowers
Remove advertising sign

Seven (7) Days:

Mow, edge, trim and weed lawn
Remove grass and weeds from landscaping beds
Remove grass and weeds from pavement areas
Mow, trim and edge vacant lot
Remove holiday lights and/or decorations
Submit appropriate paperwork to LARB for review, which is required before starting work.
Replace red mulch with pine bark nuggets or pine bark needles.

Fourteen (14) Days:

Replace damaged or diseased plantings
Trim palm trees and/or remove dead palm fronds
Propane tank – screen from public view
Equipment (A/C, pool, etc.) – screen from public view
Clean dirt and discoloration from pavement areas (entrance, driveway, and/or walkways)
Clean dirt and discoloration from fence
Remove vehicle with expired tag or renew tag
Remove unauthorized or broken window treatments
Replace missing house numbers

Thirty (30) Days:

Repair/replace lawn. Submit LARB if it’s a Florida Friendly design
Document standards are not being met – lack of required shrubbery
Clean and/or paint house. Submit LARB if re-painting
Clean dirt and algae from roof
Fence needs painted/stained or replacement