Cliveden Homeowners Association

What Cliveden Homeowners Association's governing documents say

Cliveden Homeowners Association is a standard single-family HOA in Newtown Township, PA, covering 139 homes in two sections (Cliveden Estates and Eagleview at Cliveden). This document is a homeowner manual — a summary of rules and procedures, not the full legal declaration or bylaws. It explains how the Association operates, what homeowners must do, and how common areas and architecture are managed.

• HOA governance & meetings: A five-member Board of Directors, each serving a two-year term, manages the self-run Association. Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at rotating homes; all homeowners are welcome but should contact a board member in advance. Elections are in September, with ballots mailed in August.
• Dues & payments: Dues are computed annually based on the Association's proposed budget. They are collected three times per year (January, May, September), with a one-month discount if the entire annual amount is paid in January. A $15 late fee applies for late payment; serious delinquency may lead to a civil complaint in Bucks County Municipal Court.
• Fines & violations: The Board can levy fines for rule violations. The homeowner gets written notice of the violation and the remedy, plus a chance to address the Board before a fine is imposed. Fines must be paid within 30 days of notification, or the Association may file a civil complaint and collect court costs.
• Architectural review: Any exterior change, addition, or alteration (including roof, siding, decks, sheds, fences, retaining walls) requires prior written approval from the Architectural Policy Committee (APC) using an official request form. The Board makes the final decision. If no response is given within 45 days of the date-stamped request, it is considered approved. Homeowners must also get any required township permits.
• Appeals & policy changes: If a project is disapproved, the homeowner may appeal in writing or in person to the Board; the Board will issue a written final decision within 10 days. A homeowner may also petition all residents to change a policy; if two-thirds of homeowners agree, the change is applied to the entire development.
• Home sales: Pennsylvania law requires a Re-Sale Certificate (PA FORM 5407) from the Association for every home sold. The certificate confirms all dues, late fees, fines, and special assessments are paid. The sale cannot close without it; any arrears are collected from the seller at settlement.
• Newsletter: The Board publishes a newsletter called The Cliveden Chat about every other month to keep homeowners informed; questions or input can be directed to the Secretary of the Association.
• What this document doesn't cover: This manual is a summary of procedures; it does not contain the full legal texts of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) or the Association's Bylaws. It also does not specify exact dues amounts, pet restrictions, rental rules, or parking policies — those would be in the governing documents or separate 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.