Chateaux at Woodfield

Key facts from Chateaux at Woodfield's documents

Reflects the 2004 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential homeowners association (HOA) (Section 2.1: all Lots restricted exclusi)

Governing law

Indiana Code (references to Indiana Code 36-9-27 and nonprofit corporation law) (Section 3.5(b) and Section 7.1, 7.2)

Assessments & dues

Set annually by Board; not a fixed dollar amount in the declaration (Section 8.3)

Special assessments

Requires affirmative vote or written consent of at least 2/3 of Total Vote and Class B Member (if exists) for entire membership; Board may levy individual special assessments for violations after notice and hearing (Section 8.4(a) and (b))

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the Lot, superior except taxes and first mortgages; may be foreclosed (Section 8.2, 8.5)

Reserves & fees

Board shall annually prepare a reserve budget and set capital contribution; no dollars allocated until Association is financially self-supporting (Section 8.3 ('capital contribution maint)

Pets

Yes (Section 10.5 Animals and Pets); specific restrictions not in excerpt (Table of Contents, Section 10.5)

Fences

Regulated by Section 10.2 Exterior Appearance and Fences (Table of Contents, Section 10.2)

Architectural approval

Yes, for exterior changes, landscaping, and improvements; approval by Architectural Standards Committee or New Construction Committee (Section 5.2, Article IX (Sections 9.2, 9)

Signs & flags

Regulated by Section 10.3; specific rules not in excerpt (Table of Contents, Section 10.3)

Maintenance

Association maintains Areas of Common Responsibility (Common Areas, landscape easements, etc.); Owner maintains interior and exterior of Lot and Dwelling Unit, including structures, lawns, landscaping (Section 5.1, 5.2)

Insurance

Association shall procure casualty insurance for Common Properties, liability insurance, workers compensation, directors & officers liability, fidelity bond, flood insurance if required (Section 6.1)

Use restrictions

All Lots are restricted exclusively to single-family residential use (Section 2.1)

Voting & meetings

Class A (all owners except Developer) – 1 vote per Lot; Class B (Developer) – 6 votes per Lot owned or per maximum Lots allowed for unplatted land; Class B appoints Board during Class B Control Period (Section 4.2(a) and (b))

Amendments

Amendment requires consent of Developer for provisions in Article II as long as Developer owns any portion or holds option (Section 2.6); general amendment procedure in Section 12.3 (not in excerpt) (Section 2.6, Table of Contents reference)

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