Summertree (GA)

Key facts from Summertree (GA)'s documents

Reflects the 2024 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Summertree Homeowners’ Association, Inc.) (Article I, Section 4)

Governing law

Not subject to Georgia Condominium Act (O.C.G.A. 44-3-70 et seq.) or Georgia Property Owners Association Act (O.C.G.A. 44-3-220 et seq.) (Page 1, disclaimer)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget; General Assessment levied equally per Lot; effective unless disapproved by 75% of Class A votes (and Declarant during Class B period) at a meeting (Article V, Section 3)

Special assessments

For unbudgeted expenses > $500/Lot/year requires approval of 51% of votes and Declarant; also for costs to cure non‑compliance (Article V, Section 5)

Collections & liens

Association has lien superior to all except taxes and first mortgages; may foreclose (Article V, Section 7)

Reserves & fees

After Class B Control Period, Board must annually prepare reserve budget and set capital contribution (Article V, Section 4)

Pets

Reasonable number of generally recognized household pets; no commercial breeding; potbellied pigs prohibited; Board may require removal of dangerous pets (Article VIII, Section 8)

Fences

Fences installed per Design Guidelines; located at least 2 feet inside property line unless ARB approves otherwise (Article VII, Section 5(ix))

Architectural approval

ARB must approve/disapprove within 45 days of complete submission; if not, Owner may give notice and proceed after 10 days unless Board disapproves (Article VII, Section 4(b))

Home business

Allowed if not detectable from outside, no extra visits/deliveries, no Common Area use except access, legal, consistent with residential character, no increase in insurance (Article VIII, Section 2(a)-(e))

Setbacks / home size

Design Guidelines may establish minimum square footage; ARB may waive upon written application (Article VII, Section 5(vii))

Use restrictions

Each Lot for residential purposes only; no trade or business except ancillary home business meeting criteria (Article VIII, Section 2)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Class B) – one vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant) – appoints Board during control period (Article III, Section 2)

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