La Jolla Serena Homeowners Association

Key facts from La Jolla Serena Homeowners Association's documents

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

Community type

Condominium (Common Interest Subdivision) (Recital F, Art. 1.15)

Legal name

La Jolla Serena Homeowners Association

Units / lots

36 condominiums (Recital D)

Developer / declarant

La Jolla Serena LLC, a California limited liability company (Section 1.18)

Governing law

Davis-Stirling Common Interest Subdivision Act (Civil Code Section 4000 et seq.) (Recital F)

Assessments & dues

Board determines Annual Assessment based on Annual Budget Report distributed 30-90 days before fiscal year end. Increases may be made without membership vote if budget report timely; otherwise majority vote required. (Sections 4.3, 4.3.1)

Special assessments

Board may levy Special Assessments for extraordinary expenses, including unanticipated delinquencies and repair/replacement, subject to 5% limit unless emergency. (Section 4.4)

Collections & liens

Liens recorded after 30 days written notice and Board vote at open meeting. Delinquencies under $1,800 or less than 12 months cannot be foreclosed. Delinquencies >= $1,800 or >12 months may be foreclosed. Association may bid at foreclosure (Sections 4.10.1-4.10.5)

Reserves & fees

Separate reserve account maintained; contributions fixed annually in budget. Reserve study required at least every 3 years if replacement value >= 50% of gross budget. (Sections 4.3.2, 5.2.7)

Pets

Yes, with restrictions. (Section 7.6)

Leasing & rentals

Yes. (Article II, Section 2.12)

Fences

Changes to party fences require agreement of adjoining owner and ARC approval. Fences between Units and Association Property maintained by Owner. (Sections 6.3, 6.4.4, 7.16)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval required for any improvement or change to exterior of a Unit, including landscaping, fences, structures, etc. (Section 8.1)

Signs & flags

Owner may display American flag in a respectful manner, subject to reasonable restrictions. (Section 7.4)

Maintenance

Association: Common Area, Association Property, Association Maintenance Areas, Offsite Access Easement Area. Owner: Residential Unit, Yard, exclusive use easement areas, fences, geogrid foundation systems within the Unit. (Sections 6.1, 6.2)

Insurance

Each Owner must maintain insurance on their own Unit and personal property. (Section 9.5)

Use restrictions

Each Condominium shall be used only as a single-family residence. (Section 7.2)

Voting & meetings

One vote per condominium; one class of membership; joint owners forfeit vote if unable to agree; fractional votes not permitted. (Sections 3.4, 3.5)

Amendments

Amendment procedure referenced in Section 14.4; specific method not detailed in provided text, but Recital F states 67% owner approval by written ballot under Original Declaration Section 15.3. (Recital F, Section 14.4)

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