HOMEOWNERS & REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Please see the following Acknowledgment Letter and deed restrictions concerning property transactions:

The Lakes Subdivision is a restrictive covenants subdivision which is intended to maintain property values within the subdivision.  For this reason, all property owners should be aware of these restrictions when considering changes to their property.  In addition, all real estate agents should acquaint prospective buyers of these restrictions which become a part of the act of sale for all property transactions in the Lakes.

To make it easy for all property owners to have access to the deed restrictions and covenants, a copy is available on this web site.  A copy of the Lakes Homeowners’ Association Bylaws is also included for your review.

DEED RESTRICTIONS & COVENANTS  

The following instructions are intended to assist realtors and title companies guide prospective property owners through the process of acquiring property in The Lakes.  The primary steps are:

     Print, distribute & sign Property Transaction
     ACKNOWLEGMENT LETTER
    
    Provide buyers with Covenants, Conditions &
     Restrictions
    
    $300 Gatehouse assessment due at closing
    
    Prorated amount of $1,025 annual dues due at closing
    
    Inform LAKES BOARD TREASURER of property
     transaction
    
    GATEHOUSE POLICY
    
    Gate Remotes are $45.00
    
    All 18 wheel moving vans must be instructed to exit the
    subdivision through the entry gate
    
    Welcoming/Directory contact:
    Carol Wall 504.615.3225
    
    Gate Remotes contact:
    Rodney Durst  624-2900

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REALTORS

INFORMATION FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS


This page is intended to provide timely information to realtors to assist you in all property transactions within The Lakes.

We welcome your comments and suggestions.  Feel free to contact the Board at any time to submit your comments, questions, or concerns. EMAIL BOARD

The following are some topics that should be addressed whenever property is transacted within The Lakes:

Please advise all prospective buyers that The Lakes is a subdivision governed by Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and provide a copy for their review.   Annual dues are $1,025 per property owner, paid in January of each year.  A one-time gatehouse assessment of $300 is due by each new buyer, upon act of sale.  Every new homeowner/resident must receive a copy of the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions prior to the Act of Sale.

There is a fine for cutting down unapproved healthy trees which starts at $1,000 for the first tree and increases by $1,000 per tree thereafter.

Due to clearance restrictions, all 18 wheel Moving Vans must be instructed to exit through the entrance gate!

A checklist of these items are shown on the right.  Actual copies of the Property Transaction Acknowledgement Letter, Covenants, and Deed Restrictions may be printed by clicking on the appropriate item on the right.

Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.  If you would like to contact the Board, click on the link below:

ST. TAMMANY PARISH CODE

The St. Tammany Code of Ordinances contains all the ordinances that affect residents of unincorporated St. Tammany which includes the Lakes Subdivision.  A link is included here for your reference.

The Lakes Gatehouse

                   Lakes Homeowners’ Association  ~  P.O. Box 8954  ~  Mandeville, Louisiana 70470-8954

  © Lakes Homeowners’ Association

WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS

If you are new to the Lakes, please contact our Welcoming Committee Coordinator for a directory and a copy of the Covenants and Restrictions:

Honey Wall