Renaissance Homeowners Association

Key facts from Renaissance Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

RENAISSANCE Homeowners Association

Developer / declarant

Jeff Benton Development, Inc., an Alabama corporation (Page 1 (making party))

Governing law

This declaration does not create a condominium regime under the Alabama Condominium Ownership Act of 1973, Ala. Code Section 35-8-1 Et. Seq. (Page 1 (after WHEREAS))

Assessments & dues

Until common property is conveyed to Association, maximum $600 per year per lot. Thereafter set by Board budget. (Article IV, Section 7)

Special assessments

May be levied from time to time if approved by two-thirds (2/3) of total Association vote and Declarant (while Declarant has annexation option). (Article IV, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Assessments, late charges, interest, costs, and attorney's fees are a lien on the lot, superior to all liens except ad valorem taxes and first mortgage. Association may foreclose lien in same manner as other real property improvement liens. (Article IV, Sections 5 and 6)

Reserves & fees

Budget shall include a capital contribution or reserve in accordance with a capital budget separately prepared. (Article IV, Section 3)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other usual and common household pets in reasonable number as determined by Board. (Article VI, Section 7)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, for residential purposes only. (Article VI, Section 5)

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically addressed, but implied that parking on streets is allowed unless otherwise regulated by Board or city.

Architectural approval

Plans and specifications must be submitted in writing to ACC. If ACC fails to approve or disapprove within 30 days after submission, approval is deemed given. (Article VI, Section 10)

Setbacks / home size

All residences shall contain a minimum of 2000 square feet of centrally heated living space, excluding open porches, garages, storage areas, and unfinished space. (Article VI, Section 27)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Property (Article V, Section 1). Owner maintains Lot and improvements, except maintenance that Association may perform if owner fails or if damage caused by owner's willful/negligent act (Article V, Section 2). (Article V, Sections 1 and 2)

Insurance

Policies may contain reasonable deductible, which shall be added to face amount in determining if coverage equals full replacement cost. (Article VII, Section 1)

Use restrictions

All lots shall be used for single-family residential purposes exclusively. (Article VI, Section 2)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot owned. When multiple owners, they determine how vote is cast; if no advice, vote suspended. (Article III, Section 2)

Amendments

Declarant may unilaterally amend for compliance with law, title insurance, lender requirements, etc.; also for any purpose if not materially adverse to Owners' substantive rights (Art XII, Sec 4). Additionally, amendment by affirmative vote (Article XII, Section 4)

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