Wren Woods Subdivision

Key facts from Wren Woods Subdivision's documents

Reflects the 2024 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Subdivision - single-family residential (Article VII, Section 1)

Legal name

Wren Woods Homeowners’ Association of Laurens, Inc. (Article I, Section 5)

Governing law

South Carolina law (implied) (State of South Carolina in preamble)

Assessments & dues

Initially set by Declarant; thereafter may be set by Board, not to exceed previous year's maximum by more than 20% without a vote of Owners. (Article IV, Section 4)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board for capital improvements or extraordinary purposes, approved by 2/3 of votes entitled to be cast. (Article IV, Section 5(a))

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot; Association may foreclose lien in same manner as mortgage foreclosure under South Carolina law, with interest, costs, and attorneys' fees. (Article IV, Section 1 and Section 9)

Reserves & fees

Association may but is not obligated to establish an adequate reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair, and replacement of Common Area improvements. (Article IV, Section 2(b))

Pets

Cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, caged birds may be kept in reasonable numbers as pets. No livestock. No chained animals. Must not constitute nuisance. (Article VII, Section 5)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, entire residence only; minimum lease term 12 months; no subleases or assignments. (Article II, Section 3)

Parking & vehicles

Temporary parking only; prohibited as long-term solution. Board may impose Special Individual Assessments for extended on-street parking. (Article VII, Section 7)

Fences

Fences must be approved; maximum height 6 feet; may not be placed between street and front corner of main body of house. (Article IX, Section 3)

Architectural approval

All improvements (buildings, fences, walls, decks, etc.) except Initial Improvements by Approved Builder must have prior written ARC approval. Plans must show nature, kind, shape, height, materials, location. (Article VI, Sections 1, 3, 5)

Home business

Prohibited unless approved in writing by the Board. (Article VII, Section 1)

Signs & flags

Only one 'for sale' sign per Lot, approved by ARC; plus a home security sign. Declarant may place additional signs while Class B Membership exists. (Article VII, Section 15)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Areas (including private roads, medians, entrances, stormwater facilities after transfer). Owner maintains Lot and improvements. ARC approval required for any Owner alterations. (Article IV, Section 2; Article VI, Secti)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used for single-family residential purposes only. No business or business activity except with written Board approval. (Article VII, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant/Approved Builder) – 1 vote per Lot, max 5 votes for owners of >5 Lots; Class B (Declarant and Approved Builders) – 3 votes per Lot. Class B converts to Class A upon written notice or when la (Article III, Section 2)

Amendments

While Declarant owns at least one Lot, Declarant may amend unilaterally. After Class B Membership ceases, amendment requires majority of outstanding votes. Any amendment must be recorded. As long as Declarant or Approved Builder owns any Lo (Article X, Section 4)

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