River Bend Condominium Association, Inc.

Key facts from River Bend Condominium Association, Inc.'s documents

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

Community type

Homeowners Association (River Bend Estates Home Owners Association, Inc.) (Article I.2)

Governing law

Montana law (Article II.5)

Assessments & dues

$400 per lot per year for Class A members until Association determines a different amount (Article VI.4)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements; requires 60% approval of members, except initial paving assessment is automatic unless 60% vote against it (Article VI.5)

Collections & liens

Assessment is a lien on the lot; may be recorded; foreclosure available under Montana law; personal obligation of owner; lien subordinate to first mortgage (Article VI.1, VI.7, VI.11)

Reserves & fees

Working capital reserve ($500 per lot); also fund for long-term capital improvements may be created (Article VI.2, VI.4)

Pets

Yes, with restrictions. On lots <20 acres: up to 3 dogs, 3 cats, reasonable number of other common household pets kept inside house. On lots >=20 acres: same plus up to 4 horses for recreational purposes (non-breeding/non-commercial) with a (Article III.8 A, B)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited or addressed; residential use allows leasing implicitly. No short-term rental restrictions mentioned. (No specific provision)

Parking & vehicles

All recreational vehicles (including boats, campers, RVs, fifth-wheels, trailers) must be kept or stored in a covered garage or otherwise screened from view from other lots, with approval pursuant to Article VII. (Article III.13)

Fences

All fences, walls, or hedges must be approved in advance per Article VII. Barbed wire fences are prohibited except those already installed as of date of Declaration may be maintained. (Article III.9)

Architectural approval

Any construction, residence, structure, addition, improvement, fence, or other building of any size must be approved by the Architectural Committee before being constructed, erected, or placed. Also any exterior changes, remodeling, additio (Article VII.1, VII.4)

Home business

Allowed (non-retail business) as long as activities are carried on entirely within the residence and incidental to residential use; signs and advertising restrictions apply. (Article III.3)

Signs & flags

Prohibited except: identification sign up to 7 sq ft; signs by Declarant or Association at road intersections; owner's sale signs; construction activity signs. All subject to exceptions. (Article III.7)

Setbacks / home size

Residences, outbuildings, and structures must be at least 25 ft from side lines, 25 ft from back line, and 75 ft from front line (front line is lot line fronting the road). Front setback may be reduced to no less than 50 ft (except Lot 7 Ph (Article VII.1.C)

Use restrictions

All lots shall be used exclusively for residential purposes; no commercial, business, trade, industrial, or manufacturing use. Home office for non-retail business allowed if incidental and conducted entirely within residence. (Article III.3)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all owners other than Declarant) - one vote per lot; Class B (Declarant) - one vote per lot owned plus one vote per 2.5 acres of land owned by Declarant and subject to covenants but not subdivided. Majority vote resolv (Article II.2, II.3)

Amendments

These Covenants may be amended or terminated by a 60% vote of members, except that Declarant's right to select a member of the Architectural Committee (Article VII.5.A) cannot be modified or eliminated without Declarant's express consent. A (Article VIII.1, VIII.4, VII.5.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.