Southampton Homeowners Association

Key facts from Southampton Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2016 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision with homeowners association (WHEREAS paragraphs, p.1; Article VI Sect)

Governing law

South Carolina law (referenced via recording statutes, but no specific HOA statute cited) (General recording references; not explic)

Assessments & dues

Initial amount not stated; fixed by Board each year. No maximum limitation by Declarant. After first year, increase limited to 10% without member vote; unlimited with 2/3 vote. (Article IV Section 3(c)-(d) (DE BK 2488 )

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements, unexpected repair, etc. Requires assent of 2/3 of votes cast at meeting called with 14-30 days notice. Quorum 51%. (Article IV Section 3(e) and Section 4 (D)

Collections & liens

Yes. Unpaid assessments, late fees, costs become a lien on the Lot, enforceable like a mortgage. Lien subordinate to first mortgage. Statement of Lien may be recorded. Association may foreclose. $25 late fee monthly. Also right to enter and (Article IV Sections 6, 7, 8 (DE BK 2488 )

Reserves & fees

Not specifically mentioned; fidelity bond amount of at least 20% of estimated annual operating expenses, including reserves. (Article VIII Section 1(j) (DE BK 2488 PG)

Pets

Yes, reasonable number of cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, caged birds as pets. ARC may issue rules on number. All pets must be kept in fenced courtyard or on leashes; owner must dispose of excrement. (Article VI Section 2(m) (DE BK 2488 PG 3)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but lease must be in writing, term at least 6 months, for entire Lot and improvements, subject to Declaration and Association documents. Lessee failure is default under lease. (Article II Section 2 (DE BK 2488 PG 3287)

Parking & vehicles

Long-term parking not permitted. Parking Policy (2020) prohibits parking on Common Area, which includes private community roads. (Article VI Section 2(o); Parking Policy )

Fences

Fences require ARC approval. No fences forward of rear corner of house except decorative ones. Construction: brick, wrought iron, or aluminum; standard height 6 feet, max 8 feet. Fence columns may be brick or stone. Owner must maintain; neg (Article VI Section 2(u) (DE BK 2488 PG 3)

Architectural approval

Yes. No structure, landscaping, addition, alteration, or change to exterior may be commenced without prior written approval of Architectural Review Committee (ARC). (Article V Section 1 (DE BK 2488 PG 3293-)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum setbacks required by recorded final subdivision plat; variances may be granted by ARC and/or Greenville County. (Article VI Section 2(a) (DE BK 2488 PG 3)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for residence, including roof (implicit). (Article VIII Section 1(c) (DE BK 2488 PG)

Insurance

Association shall obtain blanket hazard insurance equal to full replacement value of all improvements on Common Area; general all-peril public liability policy. Also fidelity bond for persons handling funds (20% of estimated annual operatin (Article VIII Section 1(a),(j) (DE BK 248)

Use restrictions

Yes. All Buildings and Common Area used for residential and related common purposes. No subdivision of lots. Each Lot for single family residence only. (Article VI Section 2(a) (DE BK 2488 PG 3)

Voting & meetings

Class A (each Owner- one vote per Lot) and Class B (Declarant- ten votes per Lot owned, convertible to Class A). Assignable to Occupant in writing. (Article III Section 3 (DE BK 2488 PG 328)

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