Chelsea Ridge Estates Second

Key facts from Chelsea Ridge Estates Second's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

single-family detached residential subdivision with common areas (Green Space) (Recitals; Section 1.16 Dwelling definiti)

Units / lots

approximately 29 Lots (Recitals)

Governing law

Code of Alabama 1975 (as amended); Section 35-15-1 et seq. (Statute limiting liability) (Section 3.11(b))

Assessments & dues

Board sets Annual Common Area Assessments for Common Area Expenses; special assessments require majority vote of Owners (except certain special assessments under Sections 9.01(b) and 9.03(a)(i) which Board may levy without vote) (Sections 6.5, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 (not fully e)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board with approval of majority of Owners voting in person or by proxy; exceptions for certain types (Sections 9.01(b) and 9.03(a)(i)) (Section 6.5)

Collections & liens

Continuing lien on each Lot and Dwelling for unpaid Assessments; power of sale; foreclosure like mortgage under Alabama law; must give 30-day notice before filing lien; lien subordinate to first mortgage of Institutional Mortgagee recorded (Sections 6.1, 6.6(c)-(d), 6.7)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish reserve funds for inspections, maintenance, repair, replacement, emergencies, operating contingencies, etc. (Section 7.1(b)(xii))

Pets

Not explicitly stated in excerpt

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly restricted; definition of Tenant implies long-term leases (minimum one year) (Section 1.29 (Tenant defined as occupanc)

Fences

Not specifically mentioned; subject to ARC approval (Section 5.2(a))

Architectural approval

Yes, prior written approval of ARC and Association for any exterior changes, alterations, or improvements (including painting/finishing) (Sections 1.1, 5.2(a), 8.2, 8.5)

Home business

Not specifically prohibited or allowed in excerpt; general use restrictions likely in later articles not fully excerpted

Signs & flags

Not specifically restricted in excerpt; but ARC approval required for any exterior changes/improvements (Section 5.2(a)); signs likely subject to ARC approval

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintaining roof (reroofing when worn) (Section 5.2(a)) (Section 5.2(a))

Insurance

Not explicitly required in excerpt

Use restrictions

Lots for residential use with single-family detached Dwellings (implied by definitions and restrictions) (Recitals; Section 1.16)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; Owner of multiple Lots votes as a whole; affirmative vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of Lots required for member action; no fractional voting (Section 4.3)

Amendments

Not fully excerpted; but Developer may amend to add Additional Property without Owner consent (Section 2.2); other amendments likely require Owner vote (see Section 4.3 for three-fourths vote for member actions); also Developer's right to m (Sections 2.2, 2.4, 4.3)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.