Estates at Dorsett Bridge

Key facts from Estates at Dorsett Bridge's documents

Reflects the 2008 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

residential community of single-family housing (WHEREAS clauses, page 5-6)

Legal name

The Estates at Dorsett Bridge

Governing law

Not submitted to Georgia Property Owner's Association Act, O.C.G.A. § 44-3-220 et seq. (Page 1, first page)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget, delivered to members at least 30 days before due date. Budget becomes effective unless disapproved by majority of total association vote and Declarant. (Section 4.3)

Special assessments

Requires approval by two-thirds (2/3) of total association vote and Declarant; payment terms set by Board. (Section 4.4)

Reserves & fees

Initiation fee held in segregated account for unforeseen expenditures or additional equipment/services. General assessments may include reserve funds. (Section 4.11, 4.3)

Pets

Yes; dogs, cats or other usual and common household pets in reasonable number as determined by Board. (Section 7.5)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, leasing for residential occupancy not considered business. (Section 7.2)

Parking & vehicles

Boats, campers, motor homes, recreational vehicles may be stored in Community if hidden from view from street or other lots. (Section 7.4)

Architectural approval

Yes, prior written approval required for all exterior construction, alteration, addition, or erection. (Section 6.1)

Home business

Allowed if not detectable from exterior, does not increase traffic, conforms to zoning, consistent with residential character, etc. (Section 7.2)

Insurance

Casualty insurance for insurable improvements Association must maintain (fire and extended coverage, full replacement cost). Public liability with at least $1,000,000 combined single limit. (Section 8.1)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used for residential purposes exclusively. (Section 7.2)

Voting & meetings

One membership per Lot, one vote per Lot. Vote exercised by member or spouse; if multiple owners, they determine and notify Secretary; if more than one attempts to vote, vote suspended. (Article 3)

Amendments

Declarant may unilaterally amend for compliance with law, title insurance, lender requirements, etc. Other amendments require vote or written consent of at least two-thirds of Owners and Declarant consent. (Section 11.6)

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