Darlington Homeowners Association Inc

What Darlington Homeowners Association Inc's governing documents say

Darlington is a planned community in Cary, NC, governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA). This declaration sets the baseline rules for the entire community, covering lot use, property maintenance, architectural control, and assessments for all homeowners. The developer, KB Home, retains significant control during the Declarant Control Period, including the power to amend rules and approve architectural changes.

• Who must follow these rules: All homeowners (Owners), their tenants, guests, and mortgagees must comply. The HOA enforces the rules, and the developer (Declarant) retains voting and veto power over many decisions during the Declarant Control Period.
• Types of assessments & fees: Base Assessments fund annual operating costs and reserves; Special Assessments cover unbudgeted or emergency expenses. Late charges up to $20/month or 10% of unpaid assessment (whichever is greater) and interest up to 18% per year apply. After a 15-day grace period, attorney’s fees and court costs may be added. The HOA can file a lien and foreclose on a lot for unpaid assessments after 90 days overdue.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must have a minimum term of six months. The HOA cannot prohibit leasing or require its consent for a lease, but it can regulate leasing and require this minimum term.
• Occupancy & family definition: Each lot may be occupied only by a single family: a group related by blood, marriage, adoption, or guardianship, OR up to three unrelated persons living together as a single housekeeping unit. The number of occupants is also limited by the lot’s size and facilities.
• Architectural review & approvals: No exterior changes (fences, landscaping, paint, additions, etc.) may begin without prior written approval from the Declarant (during its control period) or the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) afterwards. Applications are reviewed within 45 days; if no response, the application is denied. Approvals expire if construction doesn’t start within one year. The reviewer can deny applications based solely on aesthetics, and no approval creates a precedent.
• Parking & vehicles: Only licensed, operative passenger cars, station wagons, pick-up trucks, or passenger vans may be regularly parked in driveways. Regular parking on community roadways is prohibited. Recreational vehicles must be screened from view, and no vehicle may be used as a dwelling.
• Pets & animals: The document does not establish specific pet limits or rules. However, pet enclosures must be screened from view, and the HOA can regulate activities that create nuisances, health/safety risks, or excessive noise.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.