Richland Downs Homeowners Association

Key facts from Richland Downs Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Article I A ("Richland Downs Homeowners')

Developer / declarant

Richland Downs, LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company (Preamble (first paragraph))

Governing law

Non-profit corporation laws of the State of Tennessee (Article II A.2 ("a non-profit Tennessee )

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; set by Board of Directors each year. (Article III G.1 ("the Board of Directors)

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements, with meeting and quorum requirements. (Article III D)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the lot; can be foreclosed by trustee (Phillip Dodd) via power of sale with 20 days' notice. Lien subordinate to first mortgages. (Article III H and I)

Reserves & fees

Set by managing agent/company and Declarant per lot; modifiable by Board. (Article III C)

Pets

Yes, up to 3 dogs, domestic cats, or other household domestic pets, not for commercial purposes. No animal breeding or poultry. (Article VII 4)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but only after owner has occupied for at least one year post-transfer; lease must be in writing for at least 12 months. Intent to prohibit investment/rental primarily. (Article VII 31)

Fences

Only ornamental black aluminum, wrought-iron, or white vinyl privacy fences allowed. Height 42-72 inches, vertical panels. No fence closer than halfway up side of home from rear corner. On non-corner lots, no fence between front setback and (Article VII 19)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any construction, reconstruction, remodeling, alteration, addition to any building. (Article IV A.1)

Home business

Prohibited: "No commercial business may be maintained on the Common Area or on the lots." (Article VII 9)

Signs & flags

Non-illuminated signs max 4 sq ft (for-sale signs max 6 sq ft) require ARC approval. (Article VII 6)

Setbacks / home size

As shown on recorded plat; main structure cannot violate setback line; unclosed porches, bay windows, steps may extend. (Article VII 18)

Insurance

Association must insure Common Area improvements for full replacement cost (fire and other hazards) and carry general liability. (Article V A)

Use restrictions

Yes, single-family residences only. Lots may be used only for construction and maintenance of a residential building for one family. (Article VII 1)

Voting & meetings

Class A (all Owners except Developer): one vote per lot. Class B (Developer): three votes per lot owned. (Article II C)

Amendments

By 51% of Lot Owners; Developer has sole authority for first 10 years or until all lots deeded, whichever first. Amendment must be recorded. Duration: 30 years from recording, auto-renew 10-year periods. (Article IX 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.