Ruisseau Homeowners Association

Key facts from Ruisseau Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2022 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Title: Ruisseau Homeowners Association)

Developer / declarant

Dobbs Road Development, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company (First paragraph of Declaration)

Governing law

Georgia Property Owners' Association Act (Article 18.3 (referenced in Table of Con)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget and fixes General Assessment; effective unless disapproved by majority of membership and Declarant (if Declarant owns property). (Art. 7.4)

Special assessments

Allowed; if total special assessments in a fiscal year exceed General Assessment, must be approved by majority vote and Declarant consent (if Declarant owns property). (Art. 7.7)

Collections & liens

Assessments constitute a continuing lien on the Lot and personal obligation; Association may sue to collect. (Art. 7.2, 7.11(d))

Reserves & fees

Board may include capital contribution for reserves in budget; reserve account may be established and funded from assessments. (Art. 7.4)

Pets

Yes, generally recognized household pets. (Art. 9.4)

Leasing & rentals

Prohibited under home business provision (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO). (Art. 9.1)

Parking & vehicles

Generally prohibited; Board may adopt rules permitting temporary street parking. (Art. 9.3)

Architectural approval

Written application; ACC must approve/disapprove within 45 days after submission of required information; if no response, approval deemed (unless violation of other rules). Appeal to Board within 14 days of ACC decision. (Art. 8.1, 8.3)

Home business

Permitted if not apparent, no client visits, conforms to zoning, does not increase traffic or insurance premiums, and is consistent with residential character. Short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb) expressly prohibited regardless of owner occup (Art. 9.1)

Signs & flags

Subject to ACC approval; specific section in Art. 9.12 (not provided). (Table of Contents Art. 9.12)

Use restrictions

Yes; each Lot for residential purposes only. No trade or business except limited home business meeting specific conditions. (Art. 9.1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; vote suspended if more than 30 days delinquent on assessments; multiple owners must determine single vote; entity members designate representative. (Article V, Sec. 5.2 and 5.3)

Amendments

During Declarant control period, Declarant may amend unilaterally; after, amendments must be approved by Declarant (if still owning property) and membership. Details in Art. XVIII (not provided). (Art. 4.4, Table of Contents Art. XVIII)

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