The Timbers (MS)

Key facts from The Timbers (MS)'s documents

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

Community type

townhome (Passim; defined as townhouse units, lots)

Legal name

The Timbers Townhomes Association Inc

Special assessments

Capital improvements to common area/facilities: requires 2/3 vote. Capital improvements to townhomes (painting, roof): requires 2/3 vote. For willful/negligent acts: requires 2/3 vote. (Article IV Section 4(a),(b),(c): pages 9)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on each lot. Non-payment may lead to foreclosure after notice to first mortgagee. First mortgage lien senior. (Article IV Sections 1, 9, 11: pages 8-12)

Reserves & fees

Association shall establish and maintain a reserve fund for replacement of common areas and community facilities. Funds may be deposited or invested in US obligations. (Article IV Section 10: pages 11-12)

Pets

Yes: dogs, cats, birds or other household pets subject to Association rules. No pets in pool area or pool house. (Article XII(d): page 21)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, an Owner may lease his entire townhome unit without prior approval. However, addendum prohibits purchase of units for sole use as rental property (with temporary exemptions for units 34, 50, 40). Exceptions for family, owner-resident, (Article XIII and Addendum: page 23 and p)

Parking & vehicles

Boat may be kept in garage or carport; otherwise prohibited unless approved. Tents, mobile homes, trailers similarly prohibited unless approved. (Article XII(k): page 22)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, fence, wall, or other structure, or exterior addition/change. Plans must be submitted to Board or architectural sub-committee. (Article VIII: page 15)

Signs & flags

Only one name/number plate not exceeding 120 sq in and one for-sale sign not exceeding 8 sq ft, approved by Association. (Article XII(i): page 22)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for exterior maintenance of Lot and building (including painting, roof, gutters, downspouts, fences, trees, shrubs, grass, walks, patios). Association responsible for Common Area maintenance and insurance. (Article IX Section 1 and Article IV Sect)

Use restrictions

Yes; no townhouse unit shall be rented for transit or hotel purposes. (Article XIII: page 23)

Voting & meetings

One vote per townhouse unit. Multiple owners may vote if no objection; if objection, vote not counted. (Article III Sections 2 and 5: page 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.