Front Street Italianate Townhouses

What Front Street Italianate Townhouses's governing documents say

Front Street Italianate Townhouses is a townhome community in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). Each owner owns a lot and a living unit, and shares ownership of common properties like roads, parking, and any recreational amenities. The association handles exterior maintenance of the units (except doors, windows, decks, and glass) and enforces rules on use, pets, parking, and architectural changes.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and living unit. The association maintains common properties (roads, parking, recreational areas) and provides exterior maintenance of your unit, including roofs, gutters, exterior walls, and landscaping, but not doors, windows, window frames, rear decks, or glass surfaces.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes—including buildings, fences, walls, landscaping, or tree removal—require prior written approval from the association's board or architectural committee. Plans are reviewed for harmony of design and location; if no decision is made within 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not specify minimum lease terms or restrictions on rentals. However, all lots must be used for residential purposes only, except that the developer may use lots for sales or leasing offices until all lots are sold.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed and escorted when outside. The board can expel any pet deemed a nuisance.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot owner is entitled to two parking spaces. Inoperable vehicles, vehicles without current registration/insurance, boats, campers, trailers, and recreational vehicles are not allowed on lots or in parking spaces without association consent.
• Assessments & fees: Owners pay annual assessments and may be subject to special assessments for capital improvements. Annual increases over 10% require approval by two-thirds of owners. Delinquent assessments incur late fees ($15 after the 15th), interest at 18% per year, and can lead to lien foreclosure. A working capital fee equal to two months' estimated assessment is due at closing.
• Party walls: Walls on lot dividing lines are party walls. Repair and maintenance costs are shared proportionally by the owners who use the wall. If destroyed by fire or casualty, the owner who used the wall must restore it unless the other owner agrees otherwise.
• Exterior appearance: Window coverings visible from outside must be white or neutral unless approved otherwise. Exterior light bulbs must be clear, white, or non-frost. No outside antennas without permission. Trash containers must follow association rules for placement and removal.

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.