Tuscan Woods Property Owners Association

Key facts from Tuscan Woods Property Owners Association's documents

Reflects the 2003 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Tuscan Woods Property Owners Association, Inc.) (Section 1.1(b) defining Association)

Developer / declarant

Lazarus-Shouse Communities, LLC, a South Carolina Limited Liability Company (WITNESSETH paragraph)

Governing law

South Carolina Code §15-48-10 et seq. (arbitration) (First page, paragraph 2)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares annual budget covering estimated costs; budget and assessments mailed to Members at least 30 days prior to end of fiscal year; budget becomes effective unless disapproved by a majority of Total Association Vote at a meeting. (Section 4.7)

Special assessments

Requires approval by two-thirds (2/3) of the Total Association Vote. (Section 4.8)

Collections & liens

All assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot. Association may foreclose lien in same manner as mortgage liens in South Carolina. (Sections 4.3, 4.9, 4.11)

Reserves & fees

Not mandated but Board may include capital contribution or reserve in budget; working capital fund is separate. (Section 4.7 and 4.14)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, other usual household pets in reasonable number as determined by Board. No commercial purpose. (Section 6.4(m))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, for residential purposes only. Minimum term of at least six (6) months. (Section 6.4(k))

Parking & vehicles

Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles may not be stored upon any portion of the Community at any time unless fully enclosed in a garage. (Section 6.4(i)(a) and (b))

Architectural approval

ARC shall approve or disapprove within sixty (60) days after submission. If no action within 60 days, approval is deemed given. (Section 6.4(f))

Home business

Permitted only as home office in sole discretion of Board, with conditions. Leasing of Lot is exempt. (Section 6.2)

Signs & flags

Must be approved by Architectural Review Committee subject to rules on exterior sculpture, fountains, flags. (Section 6.4(z))

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Property, entry features, common areas, street lights, storm water facilities, private streets, and property originally maintained by Declarant outside Lots. Owner responsible for Lot and all improvements (Sections 5.1, 5.2)

Insurance

Board shall obtain insurance for all insurable improvements which Association is obligated to maintain. (Section 7.1)

Use restrictions

All lots shall be used for residential purposes exclusively. No business or business activity except home office that does not create disturbance, increased traffic, or parking congestion, and complies with all applicable regulations. Leasi (Section 6.2)

Voting & meetings

Class A Members (all Owners except Declarant): one vote per Lot; Class B Member (Declarant): four votes per Lot owned. Only one vote per Lot, no fractional votes. Class B membership converts to Class A when total Class A votes equal Class B (Sections 3.2, 3.4)

Amendments

Declarant may unilaterally amend for compliance with laws, title insurance requirements, lender requirements, or government insurance programs, provided not materially adversely affect substantive rights of Owners. So long as Declarant has (Section 10.5)

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