Westhaven Townhomes Homeowners Association

Key facts from Westhaven Townhomes Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2002 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Multi-family residential development (townhomes) – not a condominium (Preamble: 'this document does not and is)

Developer / declarant

Episcopal Housing Ministry, a North Carolina Nonprofit corporation (Preamble (page BK009533PG02018))

Governing law

North Carolina Planned Community Act (N.C.G.S. 47F) (referenced in Sections 2.5, 7.6, 12.1) (Sections 2.5? Actually 2.1(f) references)

Assessments & dues

Maximum General Assessment without membership vote: $725 per Unit per year (initial year). Automatically increases each year by 10% or increase in CPI (South Region, 1982-84=100), whichever greater. (Section 7.3(b))

Special assessments

May be levied for unbudgeted or excess expenses. If combined with General Assessment exceeds Maximum General Assessment, requires majority of Class A votes (at meeting) and Class B Member approval. Payable as Board determines, may be in ins (Section 7.5)

Collections & liens

Association has lien on Unit for unpaid assessments after 30 days of due date, plus fees, fines, interest, late charges, and collection costs. Lien superior except taxes and first mortgage of record. May be enforced by foreclosure similar t (Section 7.6)

Reserves & fees

Board annually prepares a reserve budget taking into account replaceable assets, expected life, and replacement cost. Sets capital contribution sufficient to meet projected needs through annual General Assessments. (Section 7.4)

Pets

Maximum 3 for dogs and cats (excluding newborn offspring under 9 months) (Exhibit B, Rule 2(a))

Leasing & rentals

Leasing allowed; no rule shall prohibit leasing or transfer of any Unit (Section 8.4(g)). (Section 8.4(g))

Parking & vehicles

Board may provide uniform assigned parking privileges in Common Area parking lots (Section 2.1(d)). No further details. (Section 2.1(d))

Fences

Fences installed by Developer or Association are maintained by Association (Section 5.1(a)(vi)). No rules about owner-installed fences. (Section 5.1(a)(vi))

Architectural approval

Not explicitly in main Declaration; likely in Exhibit B (Initial Use Restrictions) or Design Guidelines. Board has authority to adopt use restrictions and rules (Section 8.2). (Section 8.2)

Signs & flags

Political signs: rights not abridged but Association may adopt time, place, and manner restrictions including design criteria for minimizing damage and disturbance (Section 8.4(b)). Religious and holiday signs allowed as above. (Sections 8.4(b), 8.4(c))

Setbacks / home size

Easements reserved: 10 ft wide along rear property lines, 5 ft along side property lines, temporary 5 ft along front property lines for utilities, etc. No structure, planting, or material shall interfere with utilities or drainage (Section (Section 9.1(a))

Maintenance

Association maintains roofs of Buildings and any Units (Section 5.1(a)(v)). (Section 5.1(a)(v))

Insurance

Deductible treated as Common Expense unless loss due to negligence/willful misconduct of Owner(s), then may be assessed to that Owner (Section 6.1(b)). (Section 6.1(b))

Use restrictions

Units intended for occupancy by a single family (Section 1.28). Use restrictions in Exhibit B. (Sections 1.28, 8.1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant) – one vote per Unit; Class B (Declarant) – appoints majority of Board during Class B Control Period. No vote for exempt properties. (Section 3.3)

Amendments

Declaration may be amended by affirmative vote or written consent of Owners of not less than 75% of total Units. Declarant may amend without consent if correctional only. Also must meet HUD/VA approval if applicable (Section 12.2). Also Dec (Sections 12.2, Article XI (paragraph abo)

Amenities

Not specifically enumerated; only Common Area is defined broadly. No mention of pool, clubhouse, etc. (Not found)

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