Murray Ridge Homeowners Association

Key facts from Murray Ridge Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1989 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Homeowners Association) (Recital D, Section 1.7)

Legal name

MURRAY RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Section 1.7)

Units / lots

54 Residential Lots, plus Common Area Lots 55 and 56 (Recital B; Section 1.5, 1.28)

Developer / declarant

MURRAY HILL INVESTORS, LTD., a California limited partnership (Opening paragraph)

Governing law

Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (California Civil Code Section 1351(k)) (Recital B)

Assessments & dues

Maximum regular annual assessment initially $1,342.80 per Residential Lot until January 1 of year following first conveyance to Owner. (Section 3.3)

Special assessments

Board may levy if funds inadequate; emergency exceptions defined. (Sections 3.4, 3.5(b))

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Residential Lot upon recordation of notice of assessment. May be foreclosed as mortgage foreclosure or by sale under California law. Lien subordinate to first mortgages. (Sections 3.1, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11)

Reserves & fees

Regular assessments include adequate reserve fund for long-term maintenance, repair, replacement of Common Area. Board establishes Operating Account and Reserve Account. (Sections 3.1(a), 3.16)

Pets

Yes, domesticated pets such as dogs, cats, other usual household pets, subject to Rules. No commercial breeding. No pets that annoy others. Dogs must be on leash in Common Area. Owners must clean up pet waste. (Section 4.4)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, each Owner may lease his Dwelling, provided lease is in writing and tenant bound by governing documents. Leases less than 30 days or with hotel-like services prohibited (transient/hotel purposes). (Section 4.2)

Fences

Fences on dividing line between Residential Lots are party walls; no fence nearer to street than minimum building set back line. (Sections 5.1, Article VII)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Board or Architectural Committee required for any building, fence, wall, pool, etc., and any exterior alteration or improvement. (Section 5.1)

Signs & flags

Only one sign for sale/lease, not exceeding 6 sq ft, must have prior written permission of Board; cannot be attached to exterior; may be in window or staked in yard. Declarant rights during sales period. (Section 4.6)

Insurance

Corporation obtains master policy for full insurable value of all Project improvements and fixtures with glass and extended coverage. (Section 8.1(a))

Use restrictions

Each Residential Lot shall be improved, used and occupied for private single-family dwelling purposes only; no commercial purpose. Declarant exception for model homes/sales offices. (Section 4.1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (each Owner other than Declarant, one vote per Residential Lot) and Class B (Declarant, three votes per Residential Lot owned). Class B converts to Class A when Class A votes equal or exceed Class B, or 2 years after fi (Section 2.1)

Amendments

Amendments require approval of owners casting majority of votes at a meeting; also approval of FHA/VA if required. (Section 12.2)

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