Governing Documents

The Association’s legal and approved foundational & governing documents can be viewed and/or downloaded by current residents, prospective homeowners, and realtors. A brief summary is provided but it is the responsibility of the homeowner to fully review the legal documents.

MISSION STATEMENT

The primary focus of the Lakeside Forest Association is first and foremost to treat each neighbor with respect, to maintain and improve property conditions; to maintain and improve neighborhood amenities; and to improve and enhance the quality of life for all Lakeside Forest residents.

Governing Documents

Warranty Deed (1981)

Non profit
Shared Expenses
Common Property & Limited Common Property
Budget, Assessment, Rules, and Regulations are promulgated (enacted, enforced) by the Board
Penalties, Sanctions, Fines, and Suspension of Rights are promulgated by the Board
Number of pets, no livestock
No rentals for less than 30 days (no vacation or Airbnb allowed)
No trash dumping
No open fires
Maintenance provided of common property
Owner Maintenance Violations to be resolved within 10 days
Appoint A&D Committee with 3-6 members, including a Trustee; serves at the direction of the Board
Retain natural character (earth tones)
No exterior changes without prior approvals in writing (must hear back inside 30 days)
Common expenses for administration, maintenance, and Association utilities
Can require Special Levy if cost of capital improvement needed
Failure to pay assessment can lead to lien and eventually foreclosure
Insurance requirements for Association
Easement for utilities includes 5' home perimeter access for homeowner repairs
Established Reserve Fund for ongoing and future maintenance
Enforcement of fees (reimbursement if removal or repair required)

Code of Regulations (2012)

Association's Purpose
Board Parameters, Officer Duties, and Committee Creation and Appointments
Board Adoption, Amendment, and Repeal of Rules and Regulations
Meeting Requirements
Trustee Election and Voting Specifics
Homeowners are Members of Lakeside Forest Association as long as they own an LFA Home

Records Retention Project (2018–2023)

In 2018, LFA Resident Judy Reuter was appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve as Records Retention Manager for the Association. To read about this important project and why it was important to the Association, click the link below.

About the Association

Lakeside Forest Association (LFA), established in 1981, is a private, gated, adult-oriented, fee-simple homeowners association (HOA). Fifty-two cedar-style contemporary homes are nestled in this scenic, secluded, lake-side forest just off Schrock Road in Westerville, Ohio.

Contact Us

Lakeside Forest Association
P.O. Box 878
Westerville, OH 43086–0878

https://LakesideForestAssociation.com

Contact Email: LFAtrustees@gmail.com