Amherst Spring Homeowners Association

Key facts from Amherst Spring Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2009 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Amherst Spring Homeowners Association

Governing law

California Civil Code (References throughout, e.g., Sections 13)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed in dollar amount; maximum annual assessment may be increased by not more than 20% per year without a member vote (Section 3.3)

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements; if exceeding 5% of budgeted gross expenses, requires majority vote of members; emergency assessments allowed without vote under certain conditions (Section 3.4)

Collections & liens

Assessment becomes lien upon recording notice of delinquent assessment; foreclosure may be as mortgage or deed of trust, including non-judicial sale under Civil Code Sections 2924 et seq. (Sections 3.8, 3.8.2, 3.10)

Reserves & fees

Adequate reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of Common Area is required (Section 3.1)

Pets

Yes, animals are allowed but subject to restrictions (Section 9.4 Animal Restrictions)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, leases are allowed but subject to restrictions (Section 9.2 Lease of Condominium)

Parking & vehicles

May be regulated; outside storage of boats, trailers, bicycles, etc. may be limited by rules (Section 4.5)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, fence, wall, sign, exterior addition, change, alteration (including painting) or landscaping (Section 5.2)

Signs & flags

Subject to restrictions; signs and flags are regulated (Section 9.6 Signs and Flags)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for interior, glass doors/windows, appliances, plumbing/electrical within unit, balconies/patios interior surfaces, and damage from water/sewage unless due to Association gross negligence. Association responsible for Commo (Sections 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.6, 4.3)

Insurance

Master fire insurance policy with glass coverage and extended coverage on all improvements for full insurable value (Section 8.5(a))

Use restrictions

Living Units shall be used for residential purposes only (Section 9.1)

Voting & meetings

One class of membership; one vote per condominium; co-owners determine how to cast the vote but only one vote per unit (Section 2.2)

Amendments

Amendments require vote of members; specific percentage not stated in excerpt but likely per Bylaws and statute (Section 10.3)

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