Countryfield HOA

Key facts from Countryfield HOA's documents

Reflects the 2003 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA comprised of Owners of Townhome Lots (Recital D; Article I definition of 'Asso)

Legal name

Association

Units / lots

46 Townhome Lots (Lots 1 through 46 inclusive); Lots 47-49 are Outlots not intended to be improved with a Townhome (Exhibit C; Article I definitions of 'Tow)

Developer / declarant

Countryfield L.L.C., an Illinois limited liability company (Preamble: 'made this 1st day of March, 2)

Assessments & dues

Each Owner pays a Proportionate Share of Shared Maintenance Expenses within 30 days after billing; Proportionate Shares for each Townhome Lot are set forth on Exhibit D (each Lot appears to be 2.173913%, totaling 100%) (Article I 'Proportionate Share'; Section)

Special assessments

Board may levy Special Assessments against Owners (not Declarant or Outlot owners) for extraordinary capital expenditure to improve, restore or replace Facilities or Townhome Exteriors or to discharge other Association responsibilities; pay (Article I 'Special Assessment'; Section )

Collections & liens

Association has a lien for unpaid assessments plus interest; lien arises upon Recording a Notice of Lien and may be foreclosed like a mortgage; lien is superior to later encumbrances except a prior-recorded bona fide mortgage or trust deed (Sections 9.2 and 9.3)

Reserves & fees

Association shall provide adequate reserves for replacements (Section 7.3(H))

Pets

Household pets, including dogs and cats, may be kept in Townhomes subject to Association rules and regulations; rules may exclude any kind of pet other than dogs or cats by type or category (Section 5.9)

Leasing & rentals

Yes; any Owner may lease or permit sublease or assignment of all (but not less than all) of his Townhome (Section 5.15)

Parking & vehicles

Vehicles may be operated only on paved portions of Easement Area; parking only at times and in locations set by Association rules and regulations; garages used only for passenger automobiles and household goods storage (Sections 3.1 and 5.1)

Architectural approval

Prior written consent of Association required for signs/awnings/canopies/shutters on exterior, radio/TV antennas, air conditioning units, patios/decks/balconies/skylights/roof decks/tool storage sheds, structural changes, and landscaping ch (Sections 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.11, 5.14)

Signs & flags

Owner may place one 'For Sale' sign in one window; no other 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' signs except at location and in form determined by Association; Declarant may place signs on unsold or unoccupied Lots/Townhomes (Section 5.3)

Maintenance

Association responsible for repair, replacement, alteration and maintenance of roofs, roof flashings, gutters and downspouts (Section 6.2(A) and (B))

Insurance

Board shall obtain fire and other hazard insurance for Townhome structures (less upgrades, improvements, alterations and changes) for full insurable replacement cost; proceeds payable to Board as trustee for Owners (Section 10.1)

Voting & meetings

Amendments require approval of 75% of Owners (other than the Association as an owner) at a meeting called for that purpose (Article XIV Section 14.1)

Amendments

While Declarant is an Owner, no amendment affecting Declarant's rights is effective without Declarant's prior written consent. Otherwise, amendment requires approval of 75% of Owners (other than Association as owner) at a meeting called for (Article XIV Sections 14.1 and 14.2)

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