Berkeley Commons Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Berkeley Commons Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Berkeley Commons Homeowners Association, Inc.

Governing law

Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act, O.C.G.A. Section 44-3-220, et seq. (Michie 1982), as may be amended (Article I, Section 1.01)

Assessments & dues

Set annually by Board based on budget; must be approved by majority of members present at annual meeting; if no quorum, budget becomes effective without vote. (Article VI, Section 6.05)

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessment against all Owners, must be approved by at least 51% of Owners voting by ballot or written consent or at meeting specified for that purpose. (Article VI, Section 6.06)

Collections & liens

All assessments, charges, interest, costs, and attorney's fees are a continuing lien on the Lot and personal obligation of Owner. Association may record notice of lien. Priority as provided in the Act. (Article VI, Section 6.02)

Reserves & fees

Board may prepare annual or multi-year capital budget and set required capital contribution included in budget. Any surplus funds may be added to Association's reserve account. (Article VI, Sections 6.08, 6.10)

Pets

Dogs, cats, and usual household pets allowed in reasonable number as determined by Board. No other animals, livestock, or poultry. (Article X, Section 10.05)

Leasing & rentals

Generally prohibited except for Grandfathered Owners (leasing on Effective Date) or with hardship leasing permit from Board. (Article XI, Sections 11.0, 11.02)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited. (Article X, Section 10.06)

Fences

Fences require ACC approval; must be placed on rear portion of Lot; no chain link or vinyl; maximum height 6 feet (lots 1-18 Block A The Fairways: 4 feet max); no fence crossing common areas or blocking jogging/walking trails. (Article X, Section 10.17)

Architectural approval

ACC must approve or disapprove within 30 days after application and required information submitted; failure to act results in deemed approval unless violation of other rules. (Article IX, Section 9.01)

Home business

Ancillary business activities allowed within dwelling if not apparent from exterior, no employee/client visitation, conforms to zoning, does not increase traffic or insurance premiums, consistent with residential character. (Article X, Section 10.01(A))

Signs & flags

Display of flags for generally recognized holidays permitted from 1 week prior to 1 week after holiday. (Article X, Section 10.21)

Use restrictions

Each Lot used for single family residential purposes only. (Article X, Section 10.01(A))

Voting & meetings

Members entitled to one (1) equal vote for each Lot owned. When more than one Person holds ownership, vote exercised as Owners determine and advise Secretary prior to meeting; otherwise suspended. (Article III, Section 3.01)

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