Berkshire Lakes Naples, FL Homes for Sale

Some homes are on the lake or canal.

Cats, dogs, and other common household pets may be kept as companion animals.

• No breeding or raising animals for commercial use is allowed.

• Pets must be leashed when outside the owner's property.

• Pets must be under the owner's control at all times and not become a nuisance.

• Owners are responsible for the removal of pet waste from public or private property.

The Berkshire Lakes Master Association's authority for lease approval is listed in its governing documents, Covenants, Article XI, section 11. Prior approval must be obtained from the Association for all leases and lease renewals of single-family homes. For all other residential units in Berkshire Lakes, please consult the rules of the neighborhood association that govern leasing of those units.

• The lessee (also referred to in this document as a "tenant" or "renter") must be a natural person, not a trust, partnership, or any type of business entity.

• The lease period must be for a minimum of thirty (30) consecutive days, except for the month of February if the lease period is for the entire month, with no more than a total of three (3) such lease periods per calendar year, or one twelve (12) month lease period. The renewal of a lease must be done prior to the expiration of the current lease and is dependent on the tenant's observance and adherence to the BLMA Governing Documents. If approved, the lease application fee is waived for lease renewals. A lease renewal is considered to be a separate lease period.

• The property owner/ rental agent must submit the completed forms ("Notice of Rental Occupancy") to the BLMA office 20 days prior to commencement or renewal of the lease.

• There is a lease application fee and a background check fee per person. These fees are not refundable in the event the lease application or lease renewal is disapproved.

• Any unresolved infractions, unpaid fines, or assessments, or any one of the items listed in the BLMA covenants Article XI section 11.1 constitutes adequate grounds for disapproval of the lease application.

• The property owner is responsible to pay all fees associated with the background check in addition to the rental application fee.

• The entire residential unit must be leased. Leasing of only a portion of a residential unit or of any appurtenances thereto, including but not limited to rights to use the common areas, garages, driveways, yards, and parking spaces, is prohibited.

• The annual assessment is to be paid by the property owner.

• Once the requested information has been provided, the Board of Directors has Ten (10) days in which to

  approve or disapprove the proposed lease. If the Board fails to approve or disapprove the proposed lease within the established period, it will be regarded as an approval and a letter of approval will be sent to the property owner.