English Mountain Property Owners Association

Key facts from English Mountain Property Owners Association's documents

Reflects the 1973 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Property Owners Association (HOA) – not a condominium, but a planned development with lots and common areas (General context and use of 'lots', 'Comm)

Governing law

Tennessee Code Annotated (referenced for Horizontal Property Act, but the development itself is not a condominium) (Section II(C) referencing TCA 64-2701 et)

Age restriction

Not present

Assessments & dues

Set annually by Board; for 2025, to be set at 2024 annual meeting; minimum dues: $110 per home, $55 per unimproved lot, $550 for businesses/corporations/tracts. (Bylaws Section 9(B) and Amendment No. 3)

Special assessments

Possible but not detailed; the document only mentions annual fee and road assessment.

Collections & liens

Unpaid dues and assessments become a continuing lien on the property; subordinate to first mortgage/deed of trust; may be collected per bylaws. (Amendment No. 3(c))

Reserves & fees

Architectural Committee may levy a $100 transfer fee. (Bylaws Section 8(A))

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats or other normal household pets allowed, but not kept for commercial purpose. No animals, livestock or poultry raised/bred/kept. (Section VII.A.8 and III.I) (Section VII.A.8, III.I)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly mentioned; only that mobile homes cannot be used except as single-family residence. No general prohibition on leasing.

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited from 'storage' except in outbuildings (Section VI.A.1). (Section VI.A.1)

Fences

Fences, hedges or walls require Committee approval; property lines kept free and open. (Section III.F) (Section III.F)

Architectural approval

Yes, all improvements must have written approval of Architectural Committee before construction. (Section IV.A) (Section IV.A)

Home business

Not explicitly allowed or prohibited; general prohibition on nuisances and noxious activities (Section VII.A.10). (Section VII.A.10)

Setbacks / home size

Single family: generally 1,000 sq ft (rising to 2,000 sq ft for lots sold over $7,000 by Developer – original pricing). 2024 Amendment No.6 adds minimums: 2,800 sq ft for lots sold over $7,000; prohibits 'Tiny House, Small Home, Container H (Section II.A.1.a-f, II.B.1, Amendment No)

Maintenance

Owner responsible (part of exterior maintenance). (Section III.D)

Use restrictions

Yes, lots designated Single Family Residential unless otherwise designated by Developer (now Association). Multiple family, mobile home, commercial possible only via Supplemental Declaration. (Section II)

Voting & meetings

Each household (ownership unit) has one vote; joint owners designate one voter; membership automatic for all property owners; voting requires good standing. (Bylaws Section 2(4) and Amendment No. 2)

Amendments

Original: by agreement of majority of lot owners (Article XVI). 2024 Amendment No.4: by affirmative vote of 51% of votes cast by members in good standing at annual or special meeting after notice on website. Bylaws can be amended by majorit (Article XVI, Amendment No.4, Bylaws Sect)

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