Frenchman's Bend Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Frenchman's Bend Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 1992 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) – Frenchman's Bend Homeowners Association, Inc. (Article I B 1)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; defined as Lots 5-48 of Block A Unit 1 (44 lots), all lots in Blocks C & D of Unit 1, all lots in Blocks A & B of Unit 2, plus any others made subject. Exempted: Lots 1-4 Block A Unit 1 and entirety Block B Unit 1. (Article I B 3 and Article II)

Governing law

Louisiana law (implicitly governed by Louisiana Civil Code) (Article I B 4 (refers to Louisiana Civil)

Age restriction

Not present (No age restriction)

Assessments & dues

Initially $100.00 per Lot per year; may be amended (Article IV A)

Special assessments

May be levied by Association; if amount >$100 requires 80% Owner approval; otherwise 2/3 Board approval; due 30 days after notice (Article VI B, D)

Collections & liens

Association may file Notice of Mortgage for delinquent assessments; confess judgment; foreclosure; mortgage subordinate to prior liens and tax liens; one-year duration unless suit filed (Article VI G)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish and maintain reserve fund for Common Expenses and contingencies; funding may be included in annual budget. (Article VI A)

Pets

Yes, cats, dogs, or other common house pets in reasonable numbers; no livestock, poultry, etc. (Article X E)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but lease must be for a period of at least six months occupancy. (Article X B)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited: 'No car or vehicle shall be regularly parked, stored or kept on any street or public area' (Article X I)

Architectural approval

Yes, plans must be approved by Appearer (Trey Jay, Inc.) or its successors, or the Association after 80% lot transfer. Also applies to substantial exterior alterations. (Article XI A)

Home business

Not generally permitted; only exempted Lots (1-4 of Block A Unit 1 and Block B Unit 1) may conduct specified commercial uses listed in Article II. Other Lots are residential only. (Article II (exempted lots list), Article)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 30 feet; rear: 30 feet (except Bayou Lots: rear 5 feet from high bank); side: 5 feet (corner lots: 20 feet from side street). No building within high water mark of Bayou DeSiard except boat docks. (Article XII E and P)

Maintenance

Not explicitly stated; likely owner responsibility. (No specific provision)

Insurance

Association may purchase property insurance (all risks), workers comp, D&O liability, fidelity. (Article VII 1 (a), (b), (c))

Use restrictions

All houses used exclusively for residential purposes except during initial sale or temporary non-residential uses permitted by Association. (Article X A)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; in case of multiple owners, written agreement required on voting exercise. Voting at duly constituted shareholder/member meetings. (Article III C 1, Article IV C)

Amendments

By 80% of record Owners at a duly constituted meeting; unanimous consent required if amendment changes assessment responsibility, voting rights, or membership. (Article XIV)

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