The Board has begun discussions with legal counsel and the Neighborhood Representatives about “amending and restating” Verandah’s governing documents. The Board has three objectives: (1) ensure the VCA operates within Florida statutes; (2) remove outdated provisions and address ambiguities that cause confusion; and (3) update governance to better align with homeowner needs and meet the community’s long-term goals.
Verandah’s governing documents e.g., Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation were adopted in 2002. Over the past 20+ years Florida HOA law has changed, management best practices have evolved, and the needs of our community have changed.
Possible amendments
Over the past six-months the Board and Neighborhood Representatives have discussed the need to remove all reference to Kolter (e.g., the declarant) in our documents when they complete construction of all homes and their governance role in the community ends. Other possible amendments may address management of VCA common areas, use restrictions, the amendment process, voting, and the Reserve Fund.
The Board and Neighborhood Representatives will be working on this project well into 2026. They will keep homeowners informed as these discussions progress. The result will be that our documents are clear, current, and aligned with both state law and the community’s vision for the future.
