Steeplechase at Whitehouse

Key facts from Steeplechase at Whitehouse's documents

Reflects the 2016 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Steeplechase Homeowners' Association) (Article 4, Section 4.1)

Units / lots

Lots 73-90 inclusive (Plat Four, 18 lots); Lots 91-114 inclusive (Plat Five, 24 lots) (Plat Four: Lots No. 73-90; Plat Five: Lo)

Assessments & dues

$175.00 per lot initially, due on or before April 1 each calendar year; Developer's lots with no construction pay one-fourth (Section 5.1)

Collections & liens

Perpetual lien on lots for unpaid assessments; notice of lien may be recorded; foreclosure may be pursued; attorney fees and costs recoverable; lien subordinate to first mortgage; foreclosure of first mortgage extinguishes prior assessment (Sections 5.1, 5.3)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish reserves to pay estimated future costs (e.g., maintenance of Common Areas) (Section 4.3)

Pets

Up to two dogs, two cats, and/or two birds; must be suitably maintained and housed within the dwelling; subject to rules/regulations adopted by Developer (Section 1.17)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed; however, use is limited to single-family residential purposes; no business or commercial activity; leasing typical residential use may be permitted but no specific rules (Section 1.15)

Architectural approval

Plans and specifications for all buildings, landscaping, and other improvements must be submitted in writing to Developer for approval before construction or alteration (Section 3.1)

Home business

Prohibited (Section 1.15)

Setbacks / home size

Buildings must be set back at least the building set back lines shown on the recorded plat; distances to side and rear lines determined by Developer at time of plan approval; porches, verandas, etc. included (Section 1.4)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for lot maintenance (mowing, debris) and dwelling upkeep; Association responsible for Common Areas after conveyance (Section 2.5). Developer maintains cul-de-sac islands and Lot C until conveyance; Developer has architectu (Sections 1.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6)

Use restrictions

Single-family residential purposes only; no industry, business, trade, occupation, or profession (Section 1.15)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot; Developer has 51% of votes as long as it holds any lots (Section 4.2)

Amendments

Declaration may be amended or revoked with written approval of owners of not less than 60% of residential lots in the subdivision, filed with Lucas County Recorder (Section 7.2)

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