Garden Villas Association

Key facts from Garden Villas Association's documents

Reflects the 2024 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Legal name

Garden Villas Association, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation (Section 1.4)

Governing law

Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (California Civil Code) (Section 1.3, 4.8, Recitals D)

Special assessments

Permitted. Also specifically for termite treatment and repairs (Section 4.8). (Section 7.4, Section 4.8)

Collections & liens

Creation of lien and personal obligation for assessments (Section 7.1). Recording of lien for nonpayment (Section 7.12). Foreclosure sale (Section 7.13). (Sections 7.1, 7.12, 7.13)

Reserves & fees

Association may set aside amounts reasonably necessary for reserves for maintenance, repair, and replacement of Common Area. (Section 1.11(c))

Pets

Only Domesticated Animals (dogs, cats, birds, aquatic animals in aquarium no larger than 5 gallons). Snakes prohibited. Reasonable number per Board, but no more than two small or one large animal per unit. Large = over 60 pounds. Associatio (Section 5.5.2)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with restrictions. (Section 5.7)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for interior damage unless caused by water/sewage leaking from outside the Unit or from pipes/drains/conduits (unless caused by Owner's negligence). Plumbing lines and components within unit are Owner's responsibility. (Section 4.5)

Use restrictions

Each Unit shall be improved, used and occupied for residential, private, single-family dwelling purposes. No commercial or business use except home business that is completely undetectable from Common Area and other Units. (Section 5.1)

Voting & meetings

One class of voting. Each Owner is a Member. Voting rights subject to restrictions in Articles, Bylaws, and Rules. Membership suspended if not in good standing (no open violations, no assessment delinquency) after due process. (Sections 2.1, 2.3, 2.4)

Amendments

Section 17.11 provides for amendments (details not excerpted). (Section 17.11)

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