Spring Garden Homeowners Association Inc

What Spring Garden Homeowners Association Inc's governing documents say

Spring Garden Homeowners Association Inc. in Raleigh, NC, was originally a single-family attached (townhouse) community governed by a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions. The document you have includes an original 1974 declaration for a homeowners association, followed by a 2018 amendment that added a right of first refusal for the condominium association, and finally a 2021 termination of the condominium declaration. This means the community is no longer a condominium—the sole owner terminated the condominium scheme. The HOA declaration may or may not still be in effect; the 2021 termination only ends the condominium regime, not necessarily the HOA if it continued separately.

• Community type: Originally a single-family attached (townhouse) HOA with party walls and common areas. In 2021, the condominium declaration was terminated by the sole unit owner, ending the unit ownership scheme. The original HOA declaration may still govern the lots, but the condominium structure is dissolved.
• What you own & maintain: Owners own their lot and dwelling. The association maintains common areas and exterior building surfaces (roofs, gutters, siding, landscaping) for townhouses, but not glass surfaces. Owners are responsible for interior maintenance.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are levied per lot; the maximum initial annual assessment was $360 (1974), with annual increases capped at 5% without a membership vote. Special assessments for capital improvements require a two-thirds vote of each membership class. Assessments become a lien on the property if unpaid, bearing 6% interest after 30 days.
• Leasing & rentals: No lease term restrictions are stated in this document. However, the 2018 amendment added a right of first refusal: before selling to an outside buyer, owners must first offer the unit to the association at the same price and terms.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, or exterior change may be made without written approval from the architectural committee or board. Plans are deemed approved if no response within 30 days of submission.
• Parking & vehicles: Each townhouse lot is entitled to two parking spaces, with at least one permanently assigned. Only automobiles may be parked overnight in lot parking; boats and trailers may be restricted to designated areas.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, or other household pets are permitted but not for commercial purposes. No livestock or poultry allowed.
• Uses & restrictions: Lots are for residential use only; one single-family dwelling per lot, maximum three stories. Minimum ground area: 900 sq ft for one-story, 500 sq ft for multi-story townhouses. No nuisances, no outside TV antennas (without approval), and only one real estate sign up to 5 sq ft.

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.