Bedford Place

Key facts from Bedford Place's documents

Reflects the 2017 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Adams Park Habitat Omaha Homeowners Association, Inc.

Units / lots

28 lots initially (Exhibit A lists 28 lots) (Exhibit A, pages 13-14)

Developer / declarant

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Inc.

Assessments & dues

$400 per year per Lot (Article IV Section 3(a) (page 3))

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements or unforeseen expenses with assent of 2/3 of votes of each class of members. (Article IV Section 5 (page 4))

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the Lot. Association may foreclose the lien or bring personal action. Interest, costs, and reasonable attorney fees added. Lien subordinate to first mortgage except for assessments due after mo (Article IV Sections 1, 9, 10 (pages 3-4))

Reserves & fees

Late charge in amount established by Board (Bylaws); after 90 days delinquency, interest at 10% per annum from due date (Declaration). (Bylaws Article XI (page 17); Declaration)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other household pets. No livestock, reptiles, or animals for commercial/breeding purposes. (Article VI Section 2(a)-(b) (page 5))

Parking & vehicles

Any motor vehicle may not remain parked on public streets for more than 48 hours. (Article VI Section 4(c) (page 6))

Architectural approval

Yes, for any construction, exterior addition, change, renovation, or alteration. Normal maintenance not substantially altering color or appearance excluded. (Article V Section 1(a) (page 4))

Home business

Prohibited. No noxious or offensive trade or activity shall be conducted on any Lot. (Article VI Section 1(a) (page 5))

Signs & flags

Advertising signs prohibited without consent. Exceptions: 'For Sale' signs (professionally lettered, not exceeding 18x24 inches); political campaign signs during election season (3 months prior to 2 weeks after election, same size). (Article VI Section 9 (page 6))

Maintenance

Owner responsible for exterior maintenance of Lot and improvements. Association may perform corrective maintenance if Owner fails to cure violation, at Owner's expense. (Article VII Sections 1 and 3 (pages 6-7))

Insurance

Association shall keep insurable improvements and fixtures of Common Area insured against fire for full replacement cost. May obtain other hazard/casualty insurance. Association is beneficiary. (Article VIII Section 1 (page 7))

Use restrictions

Lots must be occupied by Owner and no lot shall be vacated or leased. (Article VI Section 3 (page 5))

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (each Lot owner, 1 vote per Lot); Class B (Declarant, 5 votes per Lot owned, including lots held by Omaha Municipal Land Bank via depository agreement). Class B membership ceases at Declarant's choice: either June 1, 20 (Article III Section 2, pages 2-3)

Amendments

First 30 years: signed by not less than 75% of Lot Owners. Thereafter: signed by not less than 2/3 of Lot Owners. Must be recorded. No amendment altering ad valorem tax obligations or affecting lien without consent. Bylaws may be amended by (Article XI Section 4 (page 10); Bylaws A)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.