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.

Fences

No fence or fencing-type barrier of any kind without prior written consent of Architectural Control Committee. (Article VI, Section 18)

Architectural approval

No exterior construction, alteration, addition, or erection of any nature on any part of the Community without prior written approval of Architectural Control Committee, except those installed by Declarant or as expressly permitted. (Article VI, Section 10)

Solar & roof

No solar energy collector panels, windmills or other energy conservation equipment unless integral and harmonious part of architectural design as determined in sole discretion of ACC. (Article VI, Section 22)

Home business

No business or business activity (including garage sales) without written approval of Board. Board may permit if does not violate Declaration, does not create disturbance, does not unduly increase traffic/parking, and is allowed as home occ (Article VI, Section 2)

Signs & flags

No sign of any kind without prior written consent of Architectural Control Committee. Board may erect 'For Sale' and 'For Rent' signs up to 5 sq ft; builder may erect one sign up to 10 sq ft during construction/sale period. Not applicable t (Article VI, Section 3)

Setbacks / home size

No building nearer than 20 feet from front lot line, 5 feet from side lot line, and 25 feet from rear lot line. Eaves, steps, and overhang stoops not considered part of building. (Article VI, Section 28)

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.