Buying a condo at Ocean Sands
After visiting the property, we don't need to mention that Ocean Sands is a lovely place to live, vacation and provide a long-term investment.
Ocean Sands condominium association is governed by its condominium documents and their amendments in accordance with Florida statutes. In addition, we have a set of rules and regulations.
At Time of Offer
Review the condo declaration, bylaws, and amendments (aka 'condo docs') that govern our condo.
Digital copies (as PDF files), along with year-end financial information, can be obtained from the private Owners' web page by the seller. The seller can also provide building insurance certificates for your mortgage company.
Please print and complete the New Owners' Welcome Packet and review the Rules and Regulations.
Items to note as you review the documents:
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print and complete the New Owners' Welcome Packet
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complete Change of Ownership Form and the Voter Designation Form
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complete Board of Director Introduction and Certificate of Approval
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complete Consent to Receive Electronic Communications
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strict 14-consecutive day minimum rental policy
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rental fee of $60 per rental agreement to be paid in advance of tenant arrival
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parking passes are required for every vehicle parked on site
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guests or tenants must register at the office for a vehicle parking pass
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guests and tenants are not permitted to bring pets
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review and sign the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Sheet (FL 718.504)
Please email documents to OceanSands@tampabay.rr.com.
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Send new owner fee of $100 made payable to Ocean Sands Condominium Association and mail to the Ocean Sands Office; PO Box 8396; Madeira Beach, Florida 33738.
Prior to Settlement
​Reminders:
Contact Duke Energy, 727-443-2641, for uninterrupted service
TV and internet services are provided as part of the monthly assessment. Call Spectrum Cable, 855-222-0102, for (optional) landline telephone or premium TV services
If you hire a home inspector, they will need to stop at the office to register and to obtain access to the roof for an air conditioning inspection.
At Settlement
Obtain fobs and mailbox keys from sellers.
Congratulations!
After Settlement
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Ensure condo door keys, or keypad codes, are provided to the Ocean Sands Office
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Sign up for access to the private Owners' page of the OurOceanSands.com website
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Go paperless (optional)
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Sign-up for the online Owners' Network (optional). Read more on the Our Networks webpage
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Ensure any new landline telephone numbers (optional) are provided to office to enable the entrance intercom and front lobby door release
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Remodeling?
Per our governing documents, many improvements need to be approved by the Board of Directors because the modifications could compromise the structure or appearance of the building. More information is provided in a remodeling guide and forms on the Our Investments page.