Richmond's Retreat Homeowners Association

Key facts from Richmond's Retreat Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2012 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Richmond's Retreat Homeowners Association, Inc.) (Article I, Section 2)

Legal name

Richmond's Retreat Homeowners Association

Developer / declarant

Mid Cumberland Development, Inc.

Governing law

Tennessee non-profit corporation law (implied by non-profit status) (Article III, Section 5(a))

Assessments & dues

Amount set annually by Board based on budget; allocated equally among Lots, with higher assessments for Enclave sections. (Article V, Section 1)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board with affirmative vote of not less than 50% of total Votes at a meeting with at least 5 days written notice and quorum present. (Article V, Section 3)

Collections & liens

All Impositions (assessments, etc.) constitute a continuing lien on the Lot. Association may foreclose by court action or trustee sale. Personal obligation also exists. Subordinate to first mortgage liens. (Article V, Sections 9, 10, 12)

Reserves & fees

Not explicitly mentioned; working capital assessment is due on resale (not a transfer fee per se). (Article V, Section 2)

Pets

Yes, household pets in reasonable numbers. No livestock, poultry, or animals raised for breeding or pasture. (Article VII, Section 3(c))

Leasing & rentals

Implied by allowing 'for rent' signs; no explicit prohibition. (Article IX, Section 1 (signs))

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited for more than 48 hours; no regular parking on street. (Article VII, Section 3(b))

Fences

Boundary walls or fences for individual Lots may be erected only with Committee approval. No walls other than retaining walls on front of Lot unless approved. Retaining walls max 3 ft above earth retained. Boundary or courtyard walls max 8 (Article VII, Section 1(d))

Architectural approval

Yes, prior written approval of Board through Architectural Review Committee required for any construction, reconstruction, remodeling, alteration, or addition to any structure or improvement on any Lot. (Article VI, Section 2(a))

Home business

Prohibited. No house or other structure shall be used for any business or purpose. (Article VII, Section 3(f))

Signs & flags

Only one sign allowed during construction (must conform to uniform design). After construction, only one non-illuminated sign advertising house or lot for sale or rent, not exceeding 4 sq ft, without prior ARC approval. (Article VII, Sections 1(r), 1(s); Articl)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum setback requirements on the Plat shall be observed. Developer may approve location and relocate residence within setback lines. (Article VII, Section 1(a))

Maintenance

Owner (as part of exterior maintenance of their residence). (Article XI, Section 3 (each Owner respon)

Use restrictions

Yes. Lots shall be used for single family residential purposes only. (Article IV, Section 4; Article VII, Sect)

Voting & meetings

Class A Members (non-Developer owners): one vote per lot owned. Class B Member (Developer): three votes per lot owned, but at least one more than total Class A votes. Delinquent members lose voting rights. (Article III, Sections 3(a), 3(b), 3(c))

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