Patton Retreat Homeowners Association

Key facts from Patton Retreat Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2018 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (not condominium) (Article I, Definitions - Association def)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; subdivision is Phase One according to plat in Plat Book 41, page 284 (First paragraph: 'Phase One, PATTON RETR)

Governing law

Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act (implied by incorporation as non-profit corporation and by reference in Articles of Incorporation) (Articles of Incorporation, line 1 of for)

Assessments & dues

Not set in declaration; fixed annually by Board at a uniform rate for all lots (Article III, Section F: 'Annual assessme)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements upon Common Area; requires member vote with quorum as described in Article III, Section D and E. (Article III, Section D)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the lot and personal obligation of the owner; power of sale via trustee (J.D. Kious as Trustee) after 20 days notice; Association may bid at sale. (Article III, Section H and I (Trust Deed)

Reserves & fees

Not explicitly required, but annual assessments must be 'adequate to maintain repair and replacement reserves' (Article III, Section B.2: 'maintain adeq)

Pets

Yes, but limited to dogs, cats, or other domestic household pets (not for commercial purposes); no poultry or livestock (Article VII, Section 4: 'three (3) dogs,)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed; no restriction on leasing found in declaration (No specific provision)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited from prolonged parking; defined as 'trucks (other than pick-up trucks not exceeding 1 ton), camping trailers, utility trailers, boats, and motor homes' (Article VII, Section 22)

Fences

Permitted fences: ornamental black aluminum, wrought-iron, or vinyl privacy fences. Height: min 42 inches, max 72 inches (amended from 60 inches). No chain link or dog pens. On non-corner lots, no fence between front setback line and street (Article VII, Section 19 as amended by th)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any construction, reconstruction, remodeling, alteration, or addition; plans must be submitted with application fee. Initial committee: Mike Hollingshead, Jeff Hollingshead, Ryan Hollingshead; thereafter appointed by Board. (Article IV, Section A.1)

Home business

Not explicitly allowed; commercial businesses prohibited, which likely prohibits home businesses that involve commercial activity (Article VII, Section 9: 'No commercial b)

Signs & flags

Non-illuminated, max 4 sq ft (for-sale signs max 6 sq ft); for-rent signs prohibited (Article VII, Section 6)

Setbacks / home size

As shown on recorded plat; actually determined by Architectural Committee. Main structure cannot violate setback line; unclosed porches, bay windows, steps, terraces may extend across setback. (Article VII, Section 18)

Maintenance

Owner responsibility as part of exterior maintenance. (Article VI, Section C (implied as part o)

Insurance

Association shall keep all insurable improvements on Common Area insured against fire, other hazards, and maintain general liability insurance; also may insure other property owned by Association. (Article V, Section A)

Use restrictions

Yes; no lot may be used except for construction and maintenance of a residential building; no commercial businesses allowed (Article VII, Sections 1 and 9)

Voting & meetings

Class A (Lot Owners except Developer): one vote per lot; Class B (Developer): three votes per lot. Developer's Class B status continues as long as it owns undeveloped lots. (Article II, Section C)

Amendments

By instrument signed by 51% of Lot Owners; no amendment may alter obligation to pay ad valorem taxes or affect assessment lien. Developer may amend unilaterally for 10 years or until all lots deeded, whichever first. (Article IX, Section 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.