Highland Lake Townhomes

Key facts from Highland Lake Townhomes's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Units / lots

Initially 100 lots (Phase I); after second amendment up to 166 lots (Phase II adds Lots 101-166). (Phase I Plat (Plat Book 62, pp.33-35); P)

Developer / declarant

HIGHLAND LAKE TOWNHOMES, LLC

Governing law

Mississippi law (state of Mississippi) (Section 13.03: “The laws of the State of)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; Board sets amount at least 30 days in advance of each annual period. (Section 4.05: “The Board of Directors sh)

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessments for capital improvements on Common Area, entrance walls, signage. (Section 4.04: “Special Assessments for C)

Collections & liens

Assessment Lien reserved; Association has power of sale and may foreclose under Mississippi law. Owner grants power of sale. Association may bid at sale. (Sections 4.09, 4.10)

Reserves & fees

Association shall establish and maintain a Reserve Account for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement of Common Area, Party Roofs, Party Walls, etc. Funded from regular assessments. (Section 4.12: “Reserve Account.”)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, and other household pets subject to Association rules. No breeding or commercial purpose. Service animals exempt. (Section 7.06)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, for residential purposes only. Subject to Association rules. Owner responsible for tenant compliance. Copy of lease provided to Association upon request. (Section 8.01)

Parking & vehicles

Boats, boat trailers, jet skis, recreational vehicles shall not be parked or stored on any Lot or Common Area. (Section 7.10(c): “…boat trailers, jet sk)

Architectural approval

Yes, for construction, exterior additions, changes, alterations. Plans must be approved in writing by Architectural Review Committee. (Section 6.01)

Home business

Permitted if: uses only 10% of Townhome square footage; no additional parking; secondary to residential use; no violation of zoning. (Section 7.01(a))

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited; exceptions: one “for sale” or “for rent” sign; one sign in window advertising property for sale/lease; a sign of reasonable size by real estate services within 10 feet of entrance. (Section 7.03)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 1,400 square feet of heated and cooled living space. (Section 7.05(a))

Maintenance

Party Roof (common roof over adjoining Townhomes) is maintained/repaired by Association for wear and tear; Owner responsible for casualty-caused repair. Owner may make emergency repairs if material damage. (Section 11.03)

Insurance

Association obtains casualty insurance on Common Area improvements (fire and extended coverage, full replacement cost), public/general liability, directors and officers liability, workers comp if required, fidelity bond on persons handling (Section 12.01)

Use restrictions

Each Lot restricted to private, single-family dwelling for residential use. No commercial activities except limited home business and builder model home/sales office. (Section 7.01)

Voting & meetings

Voting by Owners in accordance with Bylaws; each Owner is a Member. (Sections 3.01, 3.02: “Each Owner shall b)

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