Dawes Court Townhomes

Key facts from Dawes Court Townhomes's documents

Reflects the 2008 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Residential condominium (Article I, Section 1.1)

Governing law

Michigan Condominium Act, Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, as amended (Master Deed preliminary paragraph and Ar)

Assessments & dues

Board establishes an initial budget each fiscal year, projects expenses, then sets annual assessment. Assessments are equal among Units except water/sewer based on actual use. Board may impose up to 10% surcharge on units more expensive to (Bylaws Sections 5.2(a), 5.3)

Special assessments

Requires approval of 66% or more of all Co-owners. Exceptions for additions ≤ $1,200/annum or emergency may be done by Board alone. (Bylaws Section 5.2(c))

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments constitute a lien on the Unit, prior to all except tax liens and first mortgage recorded before Association's notice. Association may foreclose in manner provided by Section 108 of the Act. (Bylaws Section 5.5(a))

Reserves & fees

Maintain reserve fund for major repairs/replacement. Minimum 10% of current annual budget on noncumulative basis, increased by at least $200 per occupied unit each fiscal year. Established on or before Transitional Control Date. (Bylaws Section 4.5)

Parking & vehicles

Limited Common Elements include driveway and garage interior spaces. No specific parking rules in the provided text. (Master Deed Section 4.2(c), (f))

Maintenance

Association responsibility (roofs are General Common Elements per Master Deed Section 4.1(k)). (Master Deed Section 4.1(k))

Insurance

Association obtains property insurance on General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements outside building/garage (Special Perils endorsement), liability insurance, workers' compensation. (Bylaws Section 6.2(b) and introductory p)

Use restrictions

Each Unit shall be used only as a private residence for a single family. (Bylaws Section 7.1 (Excerpt: "Each Unit )

Voting & meetings

One vote per Unit by number; when voting by value, vote equals Percentage of Value of the Unit. Voting shall be by number, except when specifically required both by number and value. No cumulative voting. (Bylaws Article II, Section 2.2)

Amendments

Pre-conveyance: Developer may amend unilaterally. Post-conveyance: Non-material amendments by Developer without consent; material amendments require consent of not less than 2/3 of Co-owners and mortgagees; Developer may make unilateral ame (Master Deed Article VII, Sections 7.1, 7)

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