Legends at Geist

Key facts from Legends at Geist's documents

Reflects the 1992 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Not a condominium; HOA for single-family residential community (Page 3, lines after 'This Declaration do)

Units / lots

Not specifically stated; defined broadly to include various dwelling types (Article I, Section 2(P) definition of Lo)

Governing law

Indiana Not-For-Profit Corporation Act of 1971, as amended (Article I, Section 2(A))

Assessments & dues

Base Assessment – not specified in declaration; set by Board annually. (Article I, Section 2(D); Article VII, Se)

Special assessments

Permitted; e.g., for maintenance by Declarant or Corporation if owner fails to maintain Lot; also for damages to Common Areas. (Article IX, Section 2 (damages); Article)

Collections & liens

Costs of maintenance by Association if owner fails may be collected as a special assessment with lien on Lot; attorney's fees for enforcement. (Article IX, Section 2 (last paragraph); )

Reserves & fees

Board may maintain accounts including reserves for replacement of common areas. (Article VII, Section 6(f))

Pets

Yes, usual household pets only. (Article X, Section 5(C))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, leasing of a Lot or Dwelling Unit is not considered trade or business; no further restrictions given (subject to Declaration). (Article X, Section 5(L) last sentences)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited for certain vehicles (trucks, campers, trailers, RVs, boats); general on-street parking not explicitly prohibited for ordinary cars. (Article X, Section 5(D))

Fences

Not specifically addressed; perimeter fencing maintained by Corporation as part of common area. (Article IX, Section 2(a) – perimeter fen)

Architectural approval

Yes, for all construction, demolition, site plans, and improvements, before commencement. (Article X, Section 2(A); Section 6(B)(1))

Home business

Permitted only with prior Committee approval and strict conditions (no external signs, no customer traffic, conforms to zoning, etc.). Leasing not considered business. (Article X, Section 5(L))

Setbacks / home size

As established on any plat of the Real Estate and platted building lines. (Article X, Section 2(A) (last paragraph )

Maintenance

Owner responsibility (part of Dwelling Unit exterior). (Article IX, Section 1)

Use restrictions

Yes, unless otherwise designated by Declarant on Exhibit C; exclusively single family residential purposes. (Article X, Section 2(A) 'General')

Voting & meetings

Class A: one vote per Lot owned by Owner (multiple owners have one vote per Lot). Class B: Declarant – five votes per Lot or per block/parcel until termination. Special members: no voting rights unless also Class A. (Article IV, Section 1; Article VI, Secti)

Amendments

Declarant may unilaterally amend certain articles (e.g., Article III, Article V Section 6) without consent. Article III cannot be amended without Declarant consent while it owns property. General amendment procedure: by vote of Voting Membe (Article III, Sections 4, 5; Article V, S)

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