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What are Deed Restrictions?

How do I report a deed restriction violation in my area?

How do I report street lights that are broken or need new bulbs?

Who do I call for problems with a contractor?

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What are Deed Restrictions?

Deed Restrictions are legal binding regulations that are placed into the deed of a property that restrict the things a homeowner can and can't do with their property. Deed Restrictions enforcement has consistently been one of the top issues for Northdale homeowners.

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How are Deed Restrictions enforced?

The Deed Restrictions are legal covenants between homeowners. Each homeowner has the right to enforce compliance to the deed restrictions from other fellow homeowners.

The Northdale Civic Association can assist you in enforcing these deed restrictions upon the receipt of a written complaint.

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What should I do if I get a letter from the Deed Restriction Committee?

Read the letter carefully.  You may not know you violated a deed restriction.  Usually it is something quite simple and can easily be rectified.

If you are unsure of the issue the letter is addressing, please feel free to use the information in the letter to contact a member of the Deed Restriction Committee.

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How do I report a deed restriction violation in my area?

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Residents can request an investigation of deed restriction violations. Complaints (in most neighborhoods) do not necessarily need to be in writing. The NCA conducts periodic neighborhood reviews and will act on their findings when needed. If you wish to file a complaint, use the form we provide on our website at www.northdale.org and send it to NCA Deed Restrictions, P. O. Box 340037, Tampa, FL 33694; or, leave a detailed message on our voice mail at (813) 960-1933. We will need to know who you are, and how to reach you. We will then investigate the complaint. Forms are also available at District 1 Community Resource Deputy Office, 15610 Premier Drive.

When a violation occurs a letter will be sent to the violating homeowner with a request to correct the problem. After a reasonable amount of time passes, and the problem persists, the coordinator may contact you with the available options. Some of these options could include legal action against the violating homeowner.

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How do I join the Northdale Civic Association?

NCA membership runs annually from June 1 to May 31. Annual membership is $35.00. Applications are available by clicking <HERE>. Checks should be payable to NCA and mailed to NCA Membership, P.O. Box 340037, Tampa, FL 33694.  The option of on-line payment is also available at www.northdale.org

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What days are trash pickups?

Pickup days for Northdale are Tuesdays and Fridays. Normal trash, recycling and yard debris pickups vary by neighborhood. If you have any questions or problems regarding trash pickups in Hillsborough County, call 272-5680 or Waste Management at 621-3053.

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How do I report street lights that are broken or need new bulbs?

Tampa Electric Company – TECO – maintains the street lights. You should obtain the pole number and call 223-0800 to report the problem.

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My children want to join a scout troop. What troops are available to Northdale?

Contact the Gulf Ridge Scouting Council for information at (813) 872-2691

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I want to report dogs running loose in my neighborhood.

Call Hillsborough County Animal Services at 744-5660.

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What cable company services are available in Northdale? 

Bright House customer service can be reached at 684-6400. Verizon FiOS customer service can be reached at 1-800-Verizon (1-800-837-4966)

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Where do Northdale children attend schools?

Children in Northdale attend Claywell or Northwest Elementary, Ben Hill Middle school and Gaither High School. For more information call 272-4000.

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The pond in my back yard requires maintenance, who do I contact for this service?

Some of Northdale’s ponds are maintained by the Northdale Special Dependent Tax District. Many ponds are on homeowner’s property and the owners are responsible for their maintenance. Contact the NDSTD administrator at 685-6473 with any additional questions.

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What happened to the reclaimed water project for Northdale?

The CIT, Community Investment Tax, allocation for Northdale would have only paid for the main lines to each subdivision. Each homeowner would have been charged $2,600.00 for hookup to the system. None of the subdivisions in Northdale expressed enough interest at that price. The County abandoned the project for lack of support.

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I am receiving harassing phone calls from a neighbor. How do I report this problem?

Call the Harassment Calls Department of your local phone service Verizon customers can call 1-800-257-2969. All others can check with their individual service provider.

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I want to water my lawn.  What days am I allowed to do so?

During the week of May 8, 2000, Hillsborough County passed severe emergency water restrictions and they have been renewed after review every year since. Residents may water one day per week and that day is determined by your property address. Check with the Hillsborough Water Department or BOCC for the proper day.

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What child care facilities are in the area?

Check with the Child Care Licensing bureau at 272-6487 for the location closest to your home.

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Who do I call for problems with a contractor?

Call the Hillsborough County Building Department at 272-5600, ext. 173 for assistance.