Bayswater HOA

Key facts from Bayswater HOA's documents

Reflects the 2010 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Bayswater Homeowners Association, Inc.

Developer / declarant

Bayswater Homeowners Association, Inc.

Governing law

Georgia Property Owners' Association Act, O.C.G.A. § 44-3-220, et seq. (Article XI, Submission to Georgia Proper)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget at least 30 days before annual meeting; annual assessment equally divided among all Lots; budget becomes effective unless disapproved by majority vote at annual meeting. (CCR Article V Sec.3)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements or budget shortfall, requires assent of at least 2/3 of members voting. (CCR Article V Sec.4)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot; Association may foreclose like a mortgage; personal obligation of owner. (CCR Article V Sec.1, Sec.8)

Reserves & fees

Board may establish and maintain a reasonable reserve fund. (CCR Article V Sec.2)

Pets

Yes, but only household pets, not for commercial purposes; no animals that become a nuisance. (CCR Article VIII Sec.18)

Leasing & rentals

Implicitly allowed (reference to 'For Rent' signs); no explicit prohibition. (CCR Article VIII Sec.8)

Architectural approval

Yes, prior written approval required for any Structure or material exterior alteration. (CCR Article II Sec.4)

Home business

Prohibited by residential use restriction. (CCR Article VIII Sec.1)

Setbacks / home size

1-story: 2,400 sq ft; 1.5-story: 2,600 sq ft; 2+ story: 2,700 sq ft (exclusive of garages, porches, etc.). (CCR Article VIII Sec.17(n))

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Area (roads, utilities, landscaping in Common Area); Owner maintains Lot and exterior of improvements (painting, roofs, gutters, trees, grass, etc.). (CCR Article VI Sec.1 and Sec.2)

Insurance

Association shall obtain insurance on Common Area as Board deems necessary. (CCR Article IX)

Use restrictions

All Lots restricted exclusively to single-family residential use; no commercial, business, or professional purposes. (CCR Article VIII Sec.1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; when more than one owner, only one vote cast per Lot (CCR Article III Sec.2; Bylaws Article II)

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