Woodlands Grove at Echo Farms

What Woodlands Grove at Echo Farms's governing documents say

Woodlands Grove at Echo Farms is a planned single-family home community in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This document is the full declaration of covenants, conditions, restrictions, and easements (CCRs) that apply to all lot owners, residents, and the association. It defines what you own, what the HOA maintains, and the rules you must follow.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and dwelling (single-family home). The HOA maintains common areas (e.g., private streets, stormwater facilities, mail kiosks) and may also maintain certain exterior elements of homes as specified in Article VI. You are responsible for your lot and home's exterior unless otherwise stated.
• HOA assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the Board and ratified by members. Special assessments require 2/3 vote of Class A members present. A one-time $500 operating capital contribution is due at each sale (new or resale). Late payments incur interest, collection costs, and attorney fees.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases are allowed, but if a dwelling is leased, the owner's vote is capped at 49% on any matter. Investors (owners using lots solely as rentals) are defined but no minimum lease term is stated.
• Architectural review: Article IX establishes an Architectural Review Board (ARB) that must approve any improvements, changes, or construction on lots. The ARB has jurisdiction over all exterior modifications.
• Use restrictions: Article X covers nuisances, animals, signs, parking, antennae, garbage, fences, and leasing. Specifics (e.g., pet limits, sign rules) are not detailed in this excerpt but are governed by the declaration and HOA rules.
• Voting & membership: Each lot owner is a member with one vote per lot. Declarant (developer) has 4 votes per lot during the Declarant Control Period (until 2031 or earlier). Approved builders have one vote per lot. Leased/vacant lots have votes capped at 49%.
• Common area use & restrictions: Owners have easements to use common areas, subject to HOA rules. The HOA can suspend use for unpaid assessments (30+ days) or rule violations (up to 60 days). Common area cannot be sold without 80% member approval.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not specify pet limits, parking rules, fence details, or specific architectural standards. Those details are likely in later sections or separate HOA rules.

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.