Frequently Asked Questions
Meadowlea Village proudly offers the best in retirement living in Florida. Below are some of the most commonly asked questions we receive from visitors and new residents. If you have other questions that are not answered here, please contact us.
Yes, the primary owner of the home must be at least 55 years of age.
Yes. Meadowlea Village has a three (3) domestic pets per household limit.Residents have access to a dog park within the community.
There are no breed restrictions per the Cove Communities Pet Policy. However, aggressive pets are not allowed. All pets must be registered with the property management office and have vaccination records.
Residents have full access to all of the resort-style amenities and community sponsored activities and there are no community sponsored HOA fees or resort fees, everything is included in the monthly lot rent. You will be living with friendly neighbors and have the support of your Villagemanagement team.
Yes, Meadlowlea Village is a land lease community.
Unlike traditional homeownership, residents in a land lease community purchase the home while leasing the land it sits on.
The upfront costs are often lower because buyers are not purchasing both the home and land. Instead, homeowners pay a monthly fee to the community. What these fees cover can vary greatly by community. Land lease payments are often called lot rent.
Purchasing in a land lease community provides you with the peace of mind that you own your own home. This type of lifestyle also provides you with an opportunity to purchase a beautifully appointed vacation home or year-round home, while freeing up money so that you can make the most of this new lifestyle choice.
Land lease or lot rent payments are due monthly at Meadowlea Village. At Meadowlea, lot rent includes access to community amenities, basic cable, water, sewer, lawn service, and trash.
The exact amount varies by the home’s location and the purchase date. Please call the Meadowlea Home Sales Team at 813-291-7413 for land lease amounts on specific homes for sale.
At Meadowlea Village a small pass through property tax is included in your monthly lot rental fee, so you do not have any large tax bills to pay semi-annually.
You can rent out your home. You will need the operator’s written permission to do so before entering into a site agreement and the renters have to comply with the terms and conditions set out in the agreement signed by the homeowner. These include caring for the premises and reporting the need for any repairs and maintenance, paying utility bills on time, not using the premises for illegal purposes and not interfering with the peace, comfort or privacy of neighbors.
Yes. There is an independent resident HOA group.
The HOA represents homeowners’ interests and advocates for fair and reasonable terms in matters affecting the community with Cove Communities. This includes resident support and complaint assistance. The HOA help residents understand the complaint process, provide guidance on submitting concerns, and support them in communicating effectively with management/park ownership.
Joining the HOA is optional. There is a annual $20 fee to join.