Blackstone

Key facts from Blackstone's documents

Reflects the 2000 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision under homeowners' association (not condominium) (Article I, Section 1.34: 'Unit: ... inte)

Legal name

Blackstone Homeowners Association Inc. (also referred to as Blackstone Grove Homeowners Association Inc. in definition) (Section 1.5: 'Association: Blackstone Gr)

Governing law

Not a condominium; North Carolina General Statutes §47C-1-101 et seq. (Condominium Act) explicitly not applicable; reference to N.C.G.S. Section 47-36.1 for re-recording (Article I last sentence: 'This document )

Assessments & dues

Maximum General Assessment without owner vote: $325 per year; can increase to $650 per year in year of pool construction; thereafter automatic annual increase by 10% or CPI whichever greater (Section 8.3(b): 'maximum General Assessm)

Special assessments

Permitted; if combined with General Assessment exceeds Maximum General Assessment, requires majority Class A vote and Class B Member consent (Section 8.5: 'Special Assessments... sha)

Collections & liens

Assessments, interest, late charges, costs, and attorneys' fees constitute a continuing lien on each Unit; personal obligation of Owner at time assessment arose; grantee jointly and severally liable for due assessments; first mortgagee acqu (Section 8.1(b): 'All assessments, togeth)

Reserves & fees

Board shall annually prepare a reserve budget for replaceable assets; capital contribution set to meet projected needs (Section 8.4: 'Reserve Budget and Capital)

Parking & vehicles

Parking Area defined; constructed by Declarant; used by Owners, families, guests, invitees in connection with Amenity Area; no specific restrictions on vehicles in text (Section 1.25: 'Parking Area' definition;)

Architectural approval

Article IX establishes architectural standards and controls; New Construction Committee and Modifications Committee; Design Guidelines; variance provision; limitation of liability (Article IX heading and Sections 9.1-9.7 )

Signs & flags

Not directly in provided text; Section 11.6 mentions 'Landscaping and Signage Easements' but no rules (Section 11.6: 'Landscaping and Signage E)

Use restrictions

Units intended for detached single-family residences (inferred from definition of Unit and plan) (Section 1.34: 'Unit: ... intended for de)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant) – one vote per Unit; Class B (Declarant) – can appoint majority of Board during Class B Control Period; after termination, Class B may disapprove certain actions (Section 3.3: 'Voting. The Association sh)

Amendments

Not fully detailed in excerpts; Article XVI.2 referenced; Article VII.5 provides that Article VII shall not be amended without Declarant's written consent while Declarant owns property on Exhibits A or B (Section 7.5: 'This Article shall not be )

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