Trotters Meadow

Key facts from Trotters Meadow's documents

Reflects the 2010 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

residential subdivision (Page 1 recitals)

Developer / declarant

ANDREW ERNSPIKER, JR., INC.

Assessments & dues

Board of Directors fixes annual assessment at amount reasonably necessary to meet budgeted expenses; may be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually. (Article V, Section 6)

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements; determined by Board; may be paid lump sum or installments with interest. (Article V, Section 7)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot; foreclosure permitted with interest, costs, and reasonable attorney fees; lien subordinate to first mortgage. (Article V, Sections 4, 10, 11)

Reserves & fees

Board may establish a reserve account from assessments. (Article V, Section 6)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, and other household pets (domestic pets traditionally recognized in the area) may be kept, not for commercial purposes. (Article III, Section 5)

Leasing & rentals

Implicitly allowed; Owner may delegate right of enjoyment of Common Area to tenants or contract purchasers who reside on the Lot. (Article V, Section 2)

Fences

Fences are structures requiring approval under Article IV, Section 5. (Article IV, Section 5(c))

Architectural approval

Yes, Developer approval required for any structure (building, fence, wall, antennae, satellite dishes, etc.) based on plans and specifications; approval in sole discretion of Developer based on aesthetics. (Article IV, Section 5)

Setbacks / home size

Total floor area of any new residence minimum 1,000 square feet, excluding basement (finished or unfinished), garages, decks, and open porches. (Article IV, Section 3)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (Lot Owners) one vote per Lot; Class B (Developer) one vote for each Lot including sold Lots. Class B converts to Class A on earliest of December 31, 2015, 100% Lots conveyed, or Developer election. (Article V, Section 13)

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