FAQ – Amberlea HOA Website

1. When was Amberlea built and by whom?

There are two sections in Amberlea with a total of 94 homes. The first section (Phase I) began in 1988 and included all homes except those on Robinsong Road. The principal builder was H. Pete McNabb, a builder licensed by Arthur Rutenberg Homes. Most of the houses in Amberlea were built by McNabb and are Rutenberg-designed homes. Phase Il of Amberlea which includes the 18 homes on Robinsong Road was started in 1997 and was also developed and built by Mr. McNabb. Although developed at different times, the community is joined together in the Amberlea Owners Association.

2. What is Amberlea Owners Association?

A homeowners association is a legal entity governed by Florida Statute Chapter 720. In addition to Florida State law, the Amberlea Owners Association is governed by our Association 's Articles of Incorporation, our By-Laws and the Deed Restrictions. Every property owner in Amberlea is subject to all of these documents and they are a part of the recorded deed of each property. The Amberlea Board Consists of five members.

Each Director serves a two-year term. Elections are held at the annual meeting and Directors serve staggered terms so there is continuity after each election. Meetings of the Board are open to all members and the meeting notice is posted at the exit side of the entrance.

3. Is there a good central source of information about Amberlea?

The best source is our website which you can access at www.amberlea.org. The website has both a public and a resident section. To reach the resident section, go to the Resident section link and enter your password which you can obtain from any member of the Board or the Property Manager. The website contains a great deal of information about Amberlea. You'll find all the Association documents, board meeting minutes, financial data as well as social connections and announcements. There's also a community directory for those who wish to share their phone numbers and email addresses with others.

4. Are there any general rules about the community that I should know?

Every member should read the Deed Restrictions. The most common rules deal with the appearance of your property. Some of those include:

• Installing a new roof on your home,
• Painting your home a different color,
• Making a major change in your landscaping.

Other rules regard the common areas including the 20mph speed limit. Also, parking on the street is discouraged if there's room in your driveway or garage. Our streets are narrow and street parking presents a safety hazard.

5. How do I get through the gate?

Our gate is operated in several ways. The first is with a sticker placed inside the windshield of your car. The gate antenna detects the sticker and opens the gate. You may purchase stickers by contacting Mike Miller (923-5811). Stickers sell for $30 each, which is the Association's cost. The second way to enter is to enter a 4-digit code in the entry keypad. You can get that number by contacting a member of the Board or the Property Manager. If you have frequent guests or family members who live outside the community, you may give them the guest entry code. Please do not distribute this code broadly! We change it frequently for community safety. Lastly, your name is listed on the keypad directory. Visitors may click on your name which will ring the phone in your house. Just answer the phone, press 9 and the gate will open for your guest.

6. What are the Association fees?

The annual fee for 2026 is $1500 which is paid in quarterly installments of $375. The fees cover maintenance of the common areas, ponds. management costs and funding of the reserve accounts for our streets, walls and other infrastructure items. Our fees have been stable for a number of years and our financial position is strong despite the general economy. At the website you'll find a copy of the Association's current budget and our monthly expenditures.

12. How can I get involved in community activities?

The best ways are to talk with neighbors, visit the website and come to Board meetings. The Board typically meets once a month and these meetings are an excellent way to learn what is being planned in the community. We're certain you'll find Amberlea a very friendly community and we have many activities including garage sales, Kids Halloween Parade, holiday decoration competition, progressive dinners, picnics and holiday luminaries. We always need volunteers and would be happy to hear your ideas for additional community events.