Sun City Carolina Lakes

Key facts from Sun City Carolina Lakes's documents

Reflects the 2006 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

hoa (By-Laws Article 1.4 purpose)

Developer / declarant

Pulte Home Corporation, doing business as "Del Webb", a Michigan corporation (Introductory paragraph (page 1, beginnin)

Governing law

South Carolina non-profit corporation law and applicable age-restriction laws (Section 3.1 (laws of South Carolina) and)

Age restriction

At least 80% of Dwelling Units occupied by at least one person 55 years or older; no person under 19 may stay overnight more than 90 days in 12 consecutive months (Article II, Section 2.5)

Assessments & dues

Board adopts annual budget and sets Base Assessment, Neighborhood Assessment, Limited Common Area Assessment; may adjust annually (Sections 8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5)

Special assessments

Allowed for unexpected expenses or capital improvements, subject to notice and hearing requirements; during Declarant Control Period, Declarant consent may be required (Section 8.7)

Collections & liens

Association may file lien for unpaid Charges; lien has priority over other liens except mortgages recorded prior; foreclosure available (Sections 8.9, 8.10, 8.11)

Reserves & fees

Association required to maintain reserve budget and capital contribution for Common Area, Neighborhood Facilities, Limited Common Area (Section 8.6)

Pets

Yes, common household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) in reasonable numbers (Section 10.4)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to restrictions (Section 10.15)

Parking & vehicles

Generally prohibited; possible exceptions under rules (Section 10.2)

Fences

Subject to Design Guidelines and prior approval; dog runs allowed with approval (Section 10.8) (Section 10.8, 9.2)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any Regulated Work (construction, alteration, landscaping change) (Section 9.1, 9.2)

Home business

Permitted only as home occupations that do not create nuisance, generate traffic, or use signs beyond allowed; no business conducted on premises that disturbs residents (Section 10.15)

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited except for approved signs (e.g., for sale, security, political, or Association signs); subject to Design Guidelines and regulations (Section 10.1)

Maintenance

Owner (exterior of dwelling includes roof) (Section 5.2)

Insurance

Association shall maintain property insurance on Common Area, liability insurance, and possibly fidelity bond; coverage details in Section 6.1 (Section 6.1)

Use restrictions

Yes, Dwelling Units are residential; business use restricted (Section 10.15, 10.16)

Voting & meetings

During Declarant Control Period, all voting rights vested exclusively in Declarant. After, each Voting Member has one vote per Dwelling Unit. (Section 3.3)

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