Hilo Valley Estates Homeowners Association

Key facts from Hilo Valley Estates Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2013 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Common Interest Development under California Civil Code Section 1350 et seq. (Recitals C)

Legal name

HILO VALLEY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Section 1.03)

Units / lots

9 (nine) residential lots (Recitals B)

Developer / declarant

As identified in Exhibit A; not fully reproduced in text (Recitals A; Exhibit A)

Governing law

California Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code Section 1350 et seq.) (Recitals C)

Assessments & dues

Initially set by Declarant's budget; thereafter fixed by Board. Maximum increase 20% over prior year without owner approval. Cannot decrease more than 10% without majority of non-Declarant Members. (Section 4.04(A); Section 4.04(B); Sectio)

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessment for unexpected costs, insufficient funds, capital improvements, etc. Aggregate special assessments exceeding 5% of budgeted gross expenses require owner approval. (Section 4.03(B); Section 4.04(A))

Collections & liens

Assessments become a lien on the lot upon recordation of notice of delinquent assessment. May be enforced by non-judicial sale under power of sale or other legal means. (Section 4.01; Section 4.10)

Reserves & fees

Required; separate account; may not be used for other than major repairs/replacements without majority vote of Owners. (Section 4.03(A))

Pets

Yes, limited to dogs, cats, or other household pets. No more than two per lot. No commercial breeding. No livestock or poultry. (Section 6.08)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with restrictions: minimum term of 30 days; lessee must comply with rules; copy of lease to Association. (Section 6.17)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly addressed in text; but parking restrictions imply no street parking in front yards. (Section 6.04(A))

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Committee approval required for any exterior improvements, alterations, or additions. (Section 5.01)

Home business

Prohibited: No commercial, professional, or trade activity on any Lot except by Declarant during construction. (Section 6.06)

Use restrictions

Yes (Section 6.01: 'Each Lot shall be used fo)

Voting & meetings

Initially two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant, one vote per lot); Class B (Declarant, triple votes per lot). Class B ceases on second anniversary of first conveyance or when Class A votes equal Class B votes. After conversion, (Section 3.04)

Amendments

Declaration may be amended by approval of at least two-thirds (2/3) of voting power of Association, except that certain actions require higher percentages (e.g., three-fourths for transfer of property, dedication, etc.). (Section 9.04; Section 3.07(H); Section 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.