Hinton Oaks

What Hinton Oaks's governing documents say

Hinton Oaks is a townhome community in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). You own your lot and living unit, and the association maintains common areas and provides exterior maintenance for each unit. This document is the full declaration of covenants and restrictions that applies to all owners.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and living unit. The association maintains common properties (e.g., stormwater pond, landscaping) and provides exterior maintenance for each unit, including roofs, gutters, exterior surfaces, trees, and shrubs, but not doors, windows, window screens, frames, rear decks, or glass surfaces.
• Assessments & fees: All owners pay annual assessments, which are equal for all lots. Special assessments for capital improvements require a two-thirds vote of members. Assessments are a lien on the property; late payments incur 18% annual interest and a $15 monthly late fee. A working capital contribution equal to two months' estimated assessment is due at closing.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not restrict leasing terms or require owner occupancy. However, all owners must comply with the declaration and any rules adopted by the board.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed and escorted when outside. The board may expel any pet deemed a nuisance.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes (buildings, fences, landscaping, tree removal) require prior written approval from the board or an architectural review committee. Plans are deemed approved if no decision is made within 30 days.
• Parking & vehicles: Inoperable vehicles or those without current registration and insurance are prohibited and may be towed. Boats, campers, trailers, and mobile homes are not allowed on lots or in parking spaces without association consent.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for residential use only. No nuisances, outside antennas, or 'For Sale' signs (except by developer) are permitted. Window coverings visible from outside must have white or neutral backgrounds; exterior lights must be clear or white bulbs.
• Party walls: Walls built on lot dividing lines are party walls. Repair and maintenance costs are shared proportionally by the owners who use the wall. Disputes are resolved by arbitration.

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.