Bentley Gardens

What Bentley Gardens's governing documents say

Bentley Gardens is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). The rules apply to all lot owners and residents, requiring residential use only, minimum dwelling size, and adherence to architectural and landscaping standards.

• Residential use only: All lots are for single-family residential purposes only. An office within the home is permitted if it does not generate extensive vehicular traffic.
• Minimum dwelling size: Any dwelling must contain at least 1,700 square feet of enclosed heated/cooled area, excluding garages, decks, and porches. An attached two-car garage is required.
• Architectural review: All building plans, exterior materials, colors, and landscaping must be approved by the developer (or later an architectural committee) before construction begins.
• Pets: No more than three household pets per lot. Pets must be confined to the backyard or inside the house (except cats). No livestock, poultry, or animals kept for commercial purposes.
• Parking & vehicles: Boats, trucks, campers, trailers, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles may not be parked on common areas, streets, or dwelling sites unless inside a garage.
• Fencing, sodding & landscaping: Front yards (to the connecting fence between houses) are sodded, sprinkled, and landscaped by the HOA. Backyard landscaping inside the perimeter fence is the homeowner's responsibility.
• Assessments & liens: The HOA levies annual and special assessments to maintain common areas and private streets. Unpaid assessments accrue 10% annual interest and become a lien on the lot.

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.