Union Station Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Union Station Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2009 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision; homeowners association (Article I Definitions (1.01 Association;)

Legal name

Union Station Homeowners Association, Inc. (Article I 1.01)

Governing law

Alabama Nonprofit Corporation Act (WHEREAS paragraphs; Article I 1.01)

Age restriction

Not present; no age restrictions (Entire document)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; to be determined by Board each year to meet Common Expenses (Section 5.03)

Special assessments

Allowed for defraying cost of construction, reconstruction, repair or replacement of Common Areas (Section 5.04)

Collections & liens

Yes, unpaid assessments plus interest, costs, attorneys' fees become a continuing lien on the Lot; foreclosure in like manner as a mortgage; Claim of Lien recorded in Probate Office (Section 5.10)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish contingency reserves for repairs to Common Area structures and for future Common Expenses (Section 6.04)

Pets

Yes, usual household pets only; no commercial breeding; no more than two (2) outside pets per dwelling (Section 7.03)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed in this declaration; no provisions regarding leasing, minimum term, or rental cap (Entire document)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly prohibited, but parking on streets is limited by the 24-hour rule for certain vehicles; presumably normal passenger vehicles allowed unless otherwise restricted by city (Section 7.11)

Fences

Chain link, wire, or metal (other than wrought iron) fences prohibited; all fences require Committee approval; fences visible from street shall not extend beyond front building setback line and shall not exceed 6 ft in height above grade (Section 3.05(k))

Architectural approval

Yes, all plans and specifications for any structure or improvement, including initial construction, changes, additions, remodeling, fences, landscaping must receive written approval from Architectural Control Committee before work begins (Section 3.01(a))

Home business

Not explicitly mentioned; but no noxious, offensive or illegal activities; likely prohibited by residential use restriction (Sections 3.07(a), 7.04)

Signs & flags

Prohibited except: (i) developer, builder, contractor signs during construction with Committee approval; (ii) one professional sign not exceeding 5 sq ft for sale of property; all signs must be removed after construction or sale; no signs n (Section 7.07)

Setbacks / home size

Sideyard: 5 feet on each side; Rear: 25 feet; Front: 15 feet (except as otherwise shown on recorded plat) (Section 3.10)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for Lot maintenance; Association responsible for Common Areas (entrance, landscaping, medians, general maintenance/repair of areas not owner or government responsibility) (Section 7.01(c))

Insurance

Fidelity and Directors' Insurance covering directors, officers, employees, and managing agents who handle Association funds (if any) (Section 6.05)

Use restrictions

Yes, all Lots shall be used for single family residential purposes exclusively (Section 3.07(a))

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; owner of multiple lots cannot divide votes; developer has exclusive right to vote and elect board until all lots sold to non-developer or developer elects to terminate control (Section 8.02)

Amendments

Developer may unilaterally amend until all lots sold to non-developer; thereafter amendment by owners as set forth in Section 11.02 (which refers to restrictions); no amendment shall materially affect Institutional Mortgagees without consen (Article XI (Sections 11.01, 11.02))

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