Windward Lakes a Subdivision

Key facts from Windward Lakes a Subdivision's documents

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

Community type

planned_subdivision (Article I - Definitions: 'Subdivision' m)

Legal name

Windward Lakes Property Owners Association, Inc.

Developer / declarant

Windward Lakes Property Owners Association, Inc. (Preamble)

Governing law

Alabama Nonprofit Corporation (Preamble, Article IV)

Assessments & dues

Determined annually by Board of Directors; maximum may be increased up to 10% per year without member vote (Section 6.02)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements, repair, replacement, or ongoing capital reserve with assent of majority of votes cast at meeting; quorum 60% then 30% (Section 6.03)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the Lot, prior except for taxes and first mortgage; may be foreclosed like mortgage with power of sale; Association can bid; lien includes interest, late charges, costs, attorneys' fees (Sections 6.01, 6.05)

Reserves & fees

Association shall establish and maintain an adequate reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair, and replacement of Common Area improvements (Section 4.03)

Pets

Commonly accepted household pets (dogs, cats, pet birds) may be kept in reasonable numbers as determined by Board (Section 3.25)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but short-term rental less than one month not permitted (Section 3.34)

Parking & vehicles

Disabled vehicle not permitted unless fully enclosed in garage (Section 3.28b)

Architectural approval

ARC must act within 30 days of submittal; failure to act is deemed disapproval; Board has 7 days to receive ARC approval and 30 days to review; if Board fails to act in 30 days, ARC approval stands (Sections 2.04, 2.07)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 20 feet; Side: 5 feet; Rear: 20 feet (Section 3.04)

Maintenance

Owner: keeps premises, improvements, landscaping in well-maintained, safe, clean, attractive condition; Association: maintains Common Areas (including landscaping) and pays ad valorem taxes on Association assets (Sections 3.12, 4.03)

Insurance

Association obtains all-risk insurance for Common Area improvements (if reasonably available); else fire and extended coverage; public liability policy with $1M per occurrence, $2M general aggregate; workers' compensation if employees; fide (Section 5.02)

Use restrictions

Properties used only for low density single family residential purposes; one residence per lot (Section 3.01)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; when multiple owners, one vote cast as they determine, cannot be divided (Section 4.02)

Amendments

By affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of votes allocated to Members; notice of subject matter in meeting notice; copy certified by President and Secretary, recorded in Office of Probate Judge (Section 8.01)

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