Forest by the Sea Townhouses

What Forest by the Sea Townhouses's governing documents say

Forest By The Sea Townhouses is a townhome community in Carolina Beach, NC, governed by a homeowners association. Each owner owns a lot with a single-family townhouse and shares ownership of common areas. The rules apply to all owners, tenants, and occupants.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and townhouse. The association maintains common areas and provides exterior maintenance (roofs, gutters, exterior surfaces, landscaping, walks) but not glass surfaces. If damage is caused by your negligence, the repair cost is added to your assessment.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are levied per lot, initially capped at $480/year (1980), with annual increases up to 5% without a vote. Special assessments for capital improvements require 2/3 vote of each membership class. Assessments are a lien on the lot and personal obligation of the owner.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, wall, or exterior alteration may be made without written approval from the Board or an architectural committee. Plans must be submitted; if no decision within 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Party walls: Walls on lot dividing lines are party walls. Repair and maintenance costs are shared proportionally by owners who use the wall. Disputes are resolved by arbitration.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for residential single-family townhouses only, max 2.5 stories. No noxious activities, temporary structures, or recreational vehicles (boats, campers, trailers) without association consent. Pets (dogs, cats) allowed but must be leashed and not for commercial purposes. No outside antennas without permission. Window coverings visible from outside must have white/neutral background. Exterior lights must be clear or non-frost.
• Leasing & rentals: Owners may delegate common area use to tenants who reside on the property. No specific lease term restrictions are stated in this document.
• Insurance: The association must maintain property insurance (fire, hazards) at 100% replacement cost and public liability insurance. Premiums are levied as an additional annual assessment. Owners may insure personal property separately.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not specify current assessment amounts, pet limits, parking rules, or age restrictions. It is the original 1980 declaration; amendments or later rules may add details.

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.