Rainbow Hills Estates
Home owners Association
Correspondence address for HOA – R.S. Anderson Treasurer
8390 Lake Hill Court
Spring Hill Florida 34608
Website: https://www.rainbow-hills-estates.org/
EMAIL: rainbow.hills.estates@outlook.com
To Rainbow Hills Estates Homeowner, April 2025
As your newly elected 2025 Board, we’re honored to serve and committed to preserving the harmony, beauty, and integrity that make Rainbow Hill Estates home.
Subject: Backyard Poultry and HOA Regulations
We've discovered that three residents are keeping live poultry. While two have county permits, one has not applied. But please remember—even with a permit, our HOA rules and deed restrictions take priority. Poultry are not allowed in Rainbow Hills Estates, these rules exist to protect the peace, character, and integrity of our community.
Even if Hernando County issues a permit for backyard chickens, private deed restrictions—like those in Rainbow Hills Estates—take precedence. This means such permits are void because our HOA rules prohibit them. All Rainbow Hills Estates residents must follow the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, association membership is optional—just $40 a year gives you a voice, a vote, and a say in our community. Get involved! These covenants help maintain the character and harmony of our community.
According to our Rainbow Hills Estates Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions the rules on animals are clear:
Rule #11: Animals and Pets
"No animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any lot for any purpose, except that cats, dogs, and other household pets may be kept, provided they are not bred or maintained for commercial purposes."
Proposed Resolution: A Community Decision
We understand that these residents invested time and money to comply with county regulations—though, unfortunately, they overlooked the existing HOA’s Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, which explicitly forbids poultry.
To address this matter fairly, we are calling upon our HOA Members to decide the path forward. This applies only to the current residents who have obtained Hernando County permits for poultry. The County has been informed that Rainbow Hill Estates prohibits livestock on residential properties.
Our Voices Matter – all dues paying members please Cast Your Vote!
A crucial vote will take place on at Pot of Gold Lane the day of the Picnic April 26, 2025
You will be choosing between the following ONE of these options:
Option 1: Allow the current residents to keep their poultry until their county permits expire in 2030 (permits are valid for five years). After that, they must fully comply with HOA regulations.
Option 2: Allow the current residents to keep their poultry for two years, until 2027, regardless of the county permits' expiration. After that, they must fully comply with HOA regulations.
Option 3: Enforce the HOA’s governing rules immediately, requiring the removal of all live poultry without delay. Failure to comply may result in legal action to uphold our community’s standards.
This decision will shape the future of Rainbow Hill Estates. We urge every HOA member to get involved—your voice matters! Let’s come together to keep our community a place of pride, unity, and respect.
Your voice matters—join us in making this important decision!
President - Patricia Hyler 352-346-6465 VP - Ann Marie Schrecengost 727-364-9231
Treasurer - Raysa Anderson 609-658-7683 Secretary - Lynne Summers 540-270-6262
Maintenance-Laura Kacerik 727-919-0831 www.rainbow-hills-estates.org
March 2025 - Rainbow Hills Estates Homeowners Association Newsletter
Exciting Updates from Rainbow Hills Estates HOA!
We’re thrilled to welcome Patricia Hyler as our new HOA* President! A huge thank you to Pat for stepping up once again to lead our community with dedication and experience. We are pleased to introduce our new neighbor and Vice President, Ann Marie Schrecengost. Additionally, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kimberly Hudson for her years of dedicated volunteer service to the association.
There’s been a lot of buzz about the HOA - Every resident of Rainbow Hill Estates is required to follow the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions—that’s what keeps our neighborhood beautiful and thriving. Joining the community association is optional—but for just $40 a year, you gain a voice, a vote, and the power to shape our neighborhood’s future. This is your home, your community—get involved and make a difference!
The Board understands that life brings unique situations—whether it's hosting cherished visitors, preparing for a hurricane, or handling special circumstances—that may require a resident to temporarily park a vehicle, boat, RV, or other equipment in their driveway or in front of their home for more than 72 hours. To make this process seamless and stress-free, residents can request a temporary exception by visiting the Rainbow Hill Estates website under the Exemption Request Forms tab, mailing the request to the HOA Treasurer’s address, or reaching out directly to the HOA at rainbow.hills.estates@outlook.com or any Board Member. By taking this simple step, you help ensure clear communication, consideration for neighbors, and a smooth approval process—because we believe in a community that works together with understanding and flexibility!
The Board is updating the Community Directory to keep everyone connected. A new version will be provided to all residents, HOA membership or not. Stay tuned for details!
Together, we keep Rainbow Hills Estates a welcoming and well-kept community!
President - Patricia Hyler 352-346-6465 VP - Ann Marie Schrecengost 727-364-9231
Treasurer - Raysa Anderson 609-658-7683 Secretary - Lynne Summers 540-270-6262
Maintenance-Laura Kacerik 727-919-0831 rainbow.hills.estates@outlook.com
*Rainbow Hills Estates Homeowners Association, INC is a corporation organization under the laws of the state of Florida, filed on July 28, 1987, Under the Great Seal of the State of Florida, this said corporation has paid all fees and its status is active.
January 2025 - Rainbow Hills Estates Homeowners Association Newsletter
As this is our first newsletter of the year, we want to highlight the annual membership dues are just $40 per household and are due on January 1st. To submit your dues and resident information, please mail or drop them off at the Treasurer’s home: Raysa Anderson 8390 Lake Hill Ct, for convenience, a collection basket is placed at the front door for drop-off payments.
Regarding the welcoming of our new neighbors, our HOA president makes it a priority to welcome our new residents promptly and provides them with the HOA directory. There are occasions when new residents are unaware that our neighborhood, under the guidance of the voluntary HOA actively upholds the Amended Declaration of Covenants and Deed Restrictions for Rainbow Hills Estates. The president of the HOA provides this information upon welcoming them to neighborhood.
We would also like to reiterate to all our neighbors that Article #7 of the Amended Declaration of Covenants and Deed Restrictions for Rainbow Hills Estates states:
"Campers, boats, or trailers can be parked inside garages and along the side or behind the residence… (For full details, please refer to Article #7 in the Directory)……….."
The HOA Board recognizes that certain situations—such as visitors, hurricanes, or special circumstances—may require a resident to park these vehicles in the driveway or in front of their residence for more than 72 hours. To accommodate this, residents can request a temporary exception by emailing the HOA at rainbow.hills.estates@outlook.com or contacting any Board Member. Please include the reason, timeline, and, if needed, a request for an extension. This will allow the HOA to post the temporary approval on the website and place a sign in the yard as needed.
Due to the cold weather, the planned "Sunset Celebration" has been postponed. A new date will be announced on our website (Rainbow-Hills-Estates org) and through printed notifications.
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Date ___/_____/ 2025 amount: $40.00