Westchester

Key facts from Westchester's documents

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

Community type

planned community (Recital A: 'Developer ... created a plan)

Legal name

Westchester Homes Association

Assessments & dues

Board estimates common expenses annually and allocates equally per unit (Art. 11.2(a)(ii)-(iii))

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements (with owner consent if >10% of budget), special operating assessments, and Special Unit Expenses (Art. 11.2(b),(c))

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien; certificate of lien may be filed after 30 days; foreclosure allowed; fair market rental required during pendency (Art. 11.4(c)-(g))

Reserves & fees

Board shall fund reserves for future capital expenses as part of annual budget (Art. 11.2(a)(ii)(e))

Pets

Pets allowed; no other animals, livestock, or poultry (Art. 3.2(n))

Home business

Permitted limited: personal or business library, records, personal business without customers/employees coming to unit, business calls/correspondence, provided complies with city ordinances (Art. 3.2(a) proviso)

Signs & flags

Permitted: one for-sale sign (≤3 ft), one garage sale sign (≤3 ft, time-limited), political signs per KS law, small school-related signs, event celebration signs (up to 7 days); no sign maligning Association, Realtor, or other owner (Art. 3.2(g)(i)-(v))

Voting & meetings

As stated in the By-Laws (Art. 6.2: 'Unit Owners shall have voting)

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