• Prospective Buyers FAQ

  • Click on a question to reveal the answer. If you're a resident of Tara, please visit our Residents FAQ page.

    • Welcome Letter

      Open the TMA Welcome Letter (also found under the About navigation link) for information and links regarding the TMA’s two neighborhood developments:

      • Tara
      • The Preserve at Tara (Tara CDD)
    • Do I have to be a member in any other association? If so, what is the name of the association and what are my voting rights in that association? Also, how much are my assessments?
      • If the residence is located within Tara, all but 153 of Tara’s 1,023 properties require membership in the Tara Golf and Country Club (TGCC), a member-owned, self-governed, equity club. Contact the seller of the home for further information.
      • If the residence is located within the Preserve at Tara, it is automatically part of the Preserve at Tara Community Development District 1 (CDD). The CDD is a special-purpose, independent local unit of government and represents Tara Preserve’s 1,046 residences. An annual assessment is levied by the CDD against all homes in Tara Preserve as a “Non-Ad Valorem Tax” component of Manatee County’s real estate taxes.
      • There are other associations within the TMA that also require unit owner membership. Examples include condominium associations within both Tara and Tara Preserve. Verify based on the unit address and ask the seller of the home for further information.
    • What are my voting rights in the Tara Master Association (TMA)?

      One vote per unit/home
    • What restrictions exist in the TMA documents on my right to use my unit?

      Refer to the TMA governing documents (found on the Documents page):

      • TMA Articles of Incorporation
      • Bylaws
      • Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements
      • ARC Procedures and Standards
    • What restrictions exist on the leasing of my unit?

      For units in the Preserve at Tara, the minimum lease is 30 days, not-to-exceed 12 leases per year. Additional restrictions may apply, based on unit address/location.

    • How much are my assessments to the TMA for my unit location, and when are they due?

      The annual assessments are due January 1 each year. Refer to the Documents page for the Current Year Budget.
    • Where can I find Estoppel information?

      Estoppel letters can be requested through Homewise Docs. The website address is www.homewisedocs.com.
    • Am I required to pay rent or land use fees for recreational or other commonly used facilities? If so, how much am I obligated to pay annually?

      No fees other than its assessments are required to be paid to the TMA.
    • Is the TMA involved in any court cases in which it may face liability in excess of $100,000?

      No.
    • What is an “ARC?”

      “ARC” generally stands for “Architectural Review Committee.” An HOA, like the Tara Master Association, has governing documents which require association approval before a member may make a physical improvement or modification to the member’s property or to the association’s common areas. Such improvements and modifications are regulated by the association’s architectural standards. Administering the architectural standards and the application/approval process are tasks which are typically performed by the association’s Architectural Review Committee – in our case, the TMA ARC. Click the links to its ARC Request Form and its Procedures and Standards on the Documents page. ARC responsibilities for the Tara Golf & Country Club (TGCC) have been delegated to the TGCC. 

  • Have More Questions?

  • Some other generic, frequently-asked questions and answers can be found on our Residents FAQ page.

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