Retreat at Woodcrest

Key facts from Retreat at Woodcrest's documents

Reflects the 2021 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium (Recitals and Article II)

Units / lots

2 initially (Article IV, Section 1: 'two freestanding)

Developer / declarant

M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC (Recital A)

Governing law

Chapter 5311 of the Revised Code of Ohio (First page heading and Definition 8)

Assessments & dues

Operating Assessments based on unit par values; special assessments for capital improvements with 51% vote; special individual unit assessments by Board. (Article XV, Section 3)

Special assessments

Yes, Special Assessments for Capital Improvements and Special Individual Unit Assessments. 51% vote required for capital improvements. (Article XV, Sections 1(b), 1(c), 3(b), 3)

Collections & liens

Association may enforce assessment lien; subordinate to first mortgages. Remedies stated in Article XV, Section 5. (Article XV, Sections 5, 6)

Pets

Yes, household domestic pets not bred or maintained for commercial purposes, subject to Board termination if nuisance. (Article III, Section 2(a))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but no hotel/transient use, no roomers/boarders. Minimum lease term 30 days. Lease must be entire Unit. Written lease required, subject to governing documents. Association has no right to evict; Unit Owner must notify Board of tenant n (Article III, Section 2(k))

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited on Common Elements; passenger cars, vans, pickup trucks, SUVs, motorcycles used for personal transportation are not commercial. Vehicles larger than 10-person vans are conclusively commercial. (Article III, Section 2(q))

Fences

Fence surrounding Limited Common Element patio/yard area is part of Common Elements maintained by Association. Unit Owners may install patio furniture etc. within fenced area. No other fences without approval. (Article III, Section 2(b); Article IX, S)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any exterior addition, change, or alteration visible to exterior (including fences, signs, structures) - approval by Board in sole discretion. Exceptions: string lights, grills, fire pits, fountains, patio furniture within fenced p (Article III, Section 2(b))

Home business

Personal business allowed if no customers/employees come to Unit; professional library, phone calls, correspondence permissible. (Article III, Section 2(p))

Signs & flags

Only: (i) Board-approved signs on Common Elements, (ii) one professionally prepared sign not exceeding 4 sq ft advertising sale/rent (interior window), (iii) Declarant signs during sales period. (Article III, Section 2(n))

Maintenance

Unit Owner (part of Unit structure). (Article V, Section 2(a)(1) includes roof)

Insurance

Hazard insurance deductible no greater than 5% of policy face amount. Flood insurance deductible lesser of $5,000 or 1% of face. (Article XI, Section 1(b)(v); Section 5)

Use restrictions

Yes, except as otherwise specified (e.g., Declarant sales office). (Article III, Section 2(p))

Voting & meetings

As set forth in the Bylaws (Exhibit G). Each Unit has equal par value of 1.00, so one vote per Unit likely. (Article VII, Section 3; Article VI, Sect)

Amendments

Article XVIII: Power to amend by vote of Unit Owners and approval of first mortgagees as provided. Method in Section 2. During Declarant control, VA approval needed if VA insured. (Article XVIII)

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