Sandcastle Cove Homeowners Association

Key facts from Sandcastle Cove Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2020 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium (Definition of CONDOMINIUM in First Amend)

Legal name

SANDCASTLE COVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Governing law

California Civil Code Sections 783, 1351, 1359, 1367, 2924 (References in Declaration and First Amen)

Assessments & dues

Set annually by Board based on annual budget; not specified in document (First Amendment, Article II, Section 1 a)

Special assessments

Special assessments for additional expenses beyond annual budget. Also specific special assessments for rebuilding major structural Common Area and for compliance violations (the latter not a lien except for collection costs). (First Amendment, Article II, Section 1 a)

Collections & liens

Delinquent assessments become a lien upon recording notice of delinquency. May be foreclosed in same manner as mortgage or by power of sale under Civil Code. Lien subordinate to first mortgages. (First Amendment, Article II, Sections 5,)

Reserves & fees

Delinquent assessments subject to late charges as provided in Bylaws (First Amendment, Article II, Section 4)

Pets

Yes, but number and conduct regulated by Rules and Regulations. (First Amendment, Article III, Section 4)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, each Owner has right to lease Condominium. (First Amendment, Article III, Section 2)

Parking & vehicles

Parking of automotive passenger vehicles in areas designated and approved by Board, upon terms and conditions and for fees as prescribed by Board. (First Amendment, Article III, Section 10)

Architectural approval

Board consent required for alteration, painting, decorating, remodeling, landscaping, etc., of Common Area or Exclusive Use Areas. Interior decoration of Living Unit allowed without Board consent. Antennae, signs, flag poles require Board c (First Amendment, Article III, Sections 5)

Home business

Not specifically addressed; commercial use banned, so home business likely prohibited if considered commercial. (First Amendment, Article III, Section 1)

Signs & flags

Only 'for sale' or 'for lease' signs may be erected or displayed in Living Unit or Exclusive Use Area if visible from outside. Signs on Common Area only by Board. Declarant may install sales signs during sales period. (First Amendment, Article III, Section 5)

Maintenance

Owner maintains Living Unit interior, glass doors/windows, metal frames, appliances, plumbing/electrical/heating within unit, balcony/patio interior. Association maintains Common Area. (First Amendment, Article IV, Sections 1 )

Insurance

Each Owner responsible for deductible amount for any loss to his Condominium. (First Amendment, Article VIII, Section 3)

Use restrictions

Each Living Unit used and occupied for private single-family dwelling purposes only. No commercial use except Declarant may use as model home and sales office. (First Amendment, Article III, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner of a Condominium (except Declarant) has one vote per Condominium. Declarant has three votes per Condominium until the earlier of (a) when Declarant's votes equal total outstanding votes of other Owners, or (b) two years after iss (First Amendment, Article I, Section 2)

Amendments

Requires approval of 67% of total voting power of Members (and before Declarant control ends, 67% of total voting power; after, also 67% of Members other than Declarant). Material amendments require prior written consent of first mortgagees (First Amendment, Article XI, Sections 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.