Allens Lake Homeowners Association

Key facts from Allens Lake Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2016 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Townhouse Owners Association) (Section 1.02(c), (k); Article 1)

Units / lots

Maximum 152 units contemplated; initially 24 units in 6 buildings; additional units added as listed (total listed appears to be over 100, but maximum 152) (Section 2.01, Section 2.02, Section 2.03)

Governing law

Kansas Townhouse Ownership Act (K.S.A. § 58-3701, et seq.) and Kansas Common Interest Owner's Bill of Rights Act (K.S.A. 58-4601 et al) (Article 1, Section 1.01; Recitals)

Assessments & dues

Determined annually by Board based on budget; assessed annually but billed quarterly (Section 3.01, Section 3.02)

Special assessments

Approved by 2/3 vote of Members in attendance at a meeting; emergency special assessment by 2/3 board vote becomes effective immediately (Section 3.08)

Collections & liens

Delinquent assessments become a lien on the unit; Association may file notice of nonpayment; lien may be foreclosed like a mortgage within 5 years, may be revived; subordinated to first mortgage (Section 3.05, Section 3.06)

Reserves & fees

Capital Improvement Reserve Fund or comparable fund mentioned (Section 9.04(c)(1), Section 9.06(b), Sec)

Pets

Yes, but only for domestic purposes; no commercial or agricultural business involving animals without written consent (Section 6.08)

Leasing & rentals

Generally no leasing of units. An owner may share occupancy with a non-owner occupant only if the owner simultaneously occupies the unit as primary residence. No short-term rental (nightly or weekly) allowed. After owner's death, immediate (Section 6.27)

Parking & vehicles

Not allowed for continuous parking; vehicles should not be parked continually on a regular basis in street or driveway (Section 6.04)

Architectural approval

Yes, any building, fence, wall, planting, or other structure or improvement, including exterior addition, change, or alteration, requires express written consent of the Board (Section 5.01(a))

Home business

Prohibited without specific written approval of the Board; must be compatible with high-quality residential neighborhood (Section 6.18)

Signs & flags

US flag display must be consistent with federal law; Association may not prohibit state flag or signs regarding candidates for public or Association office or ballot questions; may adopt reasonable time/place/size/number/manner rules (Section 6.09 (last paragraph))

Setbacks / home size

All building set-back requirements as set out on the recorded plat of Allen's Park Addition shall be observed (Section 6.22)

Maintenance

Association provides paint, repair, replace, and care for roofs (Section 4.01)

Insurance

Fire insurance with extended coverage for full replacement cost of units and common area, excluding foundations and excavations; also liability insurance ($1M per person, $100K property damage); directors and officers liability ($1M); fidel (Section 9.02, Section 9.07, Section 9.08)

Use restrictions

Yes, no structure shall be used for any purpose other than that for which it was originally designed; lots may only be used as designated by recorded plat and zoning (Section 6.01, Section 6.21)

Voting & meetings

Members (Unit Owners) have votes; votes may be cast in person, by absentee ballot, or by proxy (Section 3.08, Section 12.03(b))

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