Crowfields

Key facts from Crowfields's documents

Reflects the 2005 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

condominium (Title: 'DECLARATION OF UNIT OWNERSHIP — )

Units / lots

192 (Article I.A.: 'There are 192 Condominium)

Governing law

N.C.G.S. 47A-18, 47A-13(a), 47A-19(8); also references Chapter 47A and 47C (Preamble, Article IX.B)

Age restriction

Yes; community intended to operate as 55+ housing; at least 90% of occupied units must have at least one occupant 55 years or older; no permanent occupant under 18; Executive Committee must approve all new occupants; written proof of age re (Article VII.C)

Assessments & dues

Set by annual budget; paid in 12 monthly installments; Cluster Reserve Fee and Management Fee allocated per unit based on percentages in Declaration; Community Fee assessed equally per unit (Article VI.A, C)

Special assessments

If annual assessment proves insufficient, budget may be amended during the year by Executive Committee subject to Board approval (Article VI.D)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments are a lien on the unit; Association may collect by legal action; delinquent owner liable for costs including attorney fees (Article VI.E)

Reserves & fees

Required; budget must include provision for adequate reserve funds for maintenance of buildings, roads, grounds (Article VI.A.2)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but leases must include a provision that the community is 55+ housing and occupancy is subject to prior written approval of Executive Committee; tenant must be 55+ (Article VII.C.2, 3)

Architectural approval

Executive Committee must respond no later than ten days from the first monthly meeting following receipt of the request (Article VII.D)

Home business

Permitted only for occupations such as real estate sales, architecture, tax preparation, journalism, marketing, provided no extra vehicular traffic or noise and must comply with zoning (Article VII.F)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for interior maintenance, repair, and all internal installations (electrical, plumbing, heat pumps, etc.); Association responsible for common areas and structural components (painting, roofing, structural maintenance via C (Article VII.B; Article VI.A.3.a)

Insurance

Fire insurance with extended coverage, vandalism, malicious acts; insures entire buildings including units and installed fixtures (not owner's personal property); liability insurance; other insurance as Board deems appropriate (Article VI.G)

Use restrictions

Yes, no unit shall be used for non-residential purposes except limited home businesses (real estate, architecture, tax preparation, journalism, marketing) that do not generate vehicular traffic or noise (Article VII.F)

Voting & meetings

Each unit has one vote in Association membership matters; Board of Directors votes are weighted per Cluster according to a predetermined formula; each Cluster has one weighted vote on matters before the Board (Article II.D; Article IV.D)

Amendments

Any member may propose amendment in writing to Board through Executive Committee; requires approval of at least 66.7% of Board and 66.7% of membership by written ballot at least 30 days before meeting; if Board fails to approve by 66.7%, am (Article X)

Amenities

Clubhouse, swimming pool/patio area, lakes, common grounds; use reserved for Crowfields occupants and guests per Rules and Regulations (Article V.B; Article V.C)

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