Highland Ridge HOA

Key facts from Highland Ridge HOA's documents

Reflects the 2000 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Subdivision – Highland Ridge Subdivision Unit 2 (Title)

Legal name

Highland Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc.

Governing law

Georgia Property Owners' Association Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 44-3-220 et seq. (WHEREAS clause, page 1)

Assessments & dues

Initial annual assessment established by Board no later than 30 days after recording of this Amendment. Thereafter, based on budget approved by Board annually. (Article VII, Section 3(a) and (b), pages)

Special assessments

(1) If budget proves inadequate, Board may levy special assessment; must be presented at meeting and not disapproved by majority of members present. (2) Capital improvements: assessment >$100 per lot requires 75% vote of members. (Article VII, Section 3(c) (page 14) and )

Collections & liens

Assessments, late charges, interest, costs, attorney's fees constitute a lien on the Lot; lien superior to all except ad valorem taxes, first mortgage, and secondary purchase money mortgage recorded prior to this amendment. Foreclosure may (Article VII, Sections 8, 9, 10, pages 15)

Reserves & fees

Budget shall include reasonable reserves for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement. Surplus may be credited to a reserve fund. (Article VII, Section 3(b) and (d), page )

Pets

Yes, generally recognized house pets only; no commercial purpose; no unreasonable noise; no endangerment; no nuisance. (Article V, Section 13 (modified), pages )

Parking & vehicles

Board may prohibit mobile homes, motor homes, truck campers, trucks, trailers, boats, motorcycles, etc. from being kept for more than 48 consecutive hours on Property unless in closed garage. Board may approve screened enclosures for parkin (Article V, Section 11, pages 10-11)

Architectural approval

Committee must approve or disapprove within 30 days; if no action, deemed approved. Denial appealable to Board within 15 business days; Board decides within 30 days or holds hearing and decides within 5 business days. (Article II, Section 1, pages 6-7)

Home business

Studio and home office allowed only if no employees not living in home, no regular pickup/delivery, no more than one client or client family at a time, no on-street parking. Occasional gatherings (music recitals) permitted. (Article V, Section 1, page 9)

Signs & flags

Not more than one security system sign may be placed in front of any Lot (added as subsection (iii) of Section 6). Other sign restrictions were renumbered. (Article V, Section 6 (modification), pag)

Insurance

Deductible not to exceed $1,000 per occurrence (or lowest available above $1,000) unless higher amount approved by majority of association membership at a special meeting. (Article VIII, Section 1, page 16)

Use restrictions

All Lots restricted to residential, studio, and/or home office purposes consistent with residential character; not a nuisance. (Article V, Section 1 (modified), page 9)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot owned; if multiple owners, only one vote per Lot; voting rights may be suspended for rule violations. (Article I-B, Section 1, pages 5-6)

Amendments

Original Declaration allowed amendment by 75% vote of members (as per WHEREAS). This amendment was approved by members holding at least 75% of votes. After Developer's rights terminate, amendment requires 75% of owners. For restated declara (WHEREAS (page 1) and Article VI, Section)

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