Courtyards by Carrell

Key facts from Courtyards by Carrell's documents

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

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

CBC Homeowners Association, Inc.

Developer / declarant

Carrell Homes, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company (Page 6 of Declaration)

Governing law

North Carolina Planned Community Act, N.C.G.S. § 47F-1-101, et seq. (Article I, Section 1.1)

Age restriction

At least 80% of occupied Units must have at least one permanent occupant 55 years or older. Exceptions for death, divorce, incapacitation of qualifying occupant. (Section 3.5)

Assessments & dues

General Assessments levied per Article VIII, Section 8.2 (Budgeting and Allocating Association Expenses) – details not provided. (Article VIII, Section 8.2)

Special assessments

Allowed under Section 8.3 (details not provided) (Article VIII, Section 8.3)

Collections & liens

Assessments constitute a lien on each Lot. Section 8.6 discusses lien for assessments. (Notice on page 2; Section 8.6)

Reserves & fees

Common Expenses may include ‘any reasonable reserve’ as determined by Board. (Section 2.1 – Common Expenses definition)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but restricted. Rules may limit leasing of multiple Lots by same owner, require minimum lease term up to 12 months, establish caps on number of leased Lots, and mandate Board-approved lease forms. (Section 3.4(vii))

Architectural approval

Reviewer must act within 60 days of completed application; if no response within 90 days, applicant may send written notice; reviewer then has 10 days; if still no response, approval deemed granted (subject to Declarant veto). (Section 4.3(b))

Home business

Not directly addressed; activities that create costs, danger, noise, odors, traffic, unsightly conditions, or nuisance may be restricted. Activities within dwellings normally associated with residential use are generally permitted if in com (Section 3.4(v))

Signs & flags

Flag of US or North Carolina allowed up to 4 ft x 6 ft, displayed per patriotic customs (4 U.S.C. §§5-10). No flagpoles may be constructed, installed, or maintained. (Section 3.4(iii))

Use restrictions

Yes – each Lot limited to single-family residential use (Section 3.4(iv)). Activities within dwellings must be normally associated with residential use. (Section 3.4(iv) and (v))

Voting & meetings

Class A Members (all Owners) – one vote per Lot; Class B Member (Declarant) controls Board during Class B Control Period. Amendments after control period require 67% of total votes. Rule changes require 51% of Class A votes, plus Declarant (Section 1.2, Section 3.2(b), and By-Laws)

Amendments

During Class B Control Period: Declarant may unilaterally amend or restate Governing Documents without consent. After: amendment requires approval of Owners representing at least 67% of total votes. Declarant may also amend Exhibit C (Restr (Section 17.1, Section 1.2, Section 3.2)

Amenities

Potential amenities listed in Common Area definition: entrance monuments, clubhouse, pool, bocce ball court, pickle ball court, community garden, walking trails, fountains. Construction and conveyance not required. (Section 2.1 – Common Area definition)

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