Bayou Ridge Estates

Key facts from Bayou Ridge Estates's documents

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

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Bayou Ridge Estates

Governing law

Laws of the State of Alabama (Section 12.04)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; determined annually by Board of Directors (Section 4.06: Board shall fix amount at )

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements or emergency expenses; total per calendar year not to exceed $500 per Lot unless approved by majority vote of Members. (Section 4.04)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot, enforceable by foreclosure (including power of sale) and personal action. Subordinate to first mortgage except for Governmental Assessments. (Sections 4.01, 4.07, 4.08)

Reserves & fees

Association shall establish and maintain an adequate reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair, and replacement of Common Area improvements; funded out of regular assessments. (Section 3.05)

Pets

Dogs, cats, other household pets may be kept subject to Association rules; not for commercial purpose. (Section 7.06)

Home business

Home office permitted for Owner's personal use, but no business invitees, customers, or clients unless Board adopts rules allowing. No daycare, half-way house, or assisted living. No commercial solicitation. Garage sales prohibited unless p (Section 7.13)

Signs & flags

Only (i) For Sale sign less than 4 sq. ft. when actively selling; (ii) Declarant/Builders' signs during construction; (iii) security service sign within 10 ft of entrance. (Section 7.03)

Use restrictions

Each Lot restricted to a private single-family dwelling for residential use. (Section 7.01)

Voting & meetings

In accordance with the Bylaws (Section 3.03)

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