Brighton Place West

Key facts from Brighton Place West's documents

Reflects the 1973 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Townhouse Association (Brighton Place West Townhouse Association, Inc.) (Article I, Section 1)

Units / lots

65 (planned, prorata share 1/65) (Article V, Section 5)

Developer / declarant

DENNIS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. (Opening paragraph)

Assessments & dues

$23.50 per month per lot (initial maximum for first fiscal year). (Article V, Section 3)

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements, unexpected repairs, etc. Requires 3/4 Board vote and approval by 66% of members present. (Article V, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Assessments become lien on lot, subordinate to first mortgage. Association may foreclose like a mortgage, including power of sale. Attorney fees and costs included. (Article V, Section 6)

Reserves & fees

Interest at 7% per annum from date of delinquency (10 days after due date). (Article V, Section 6)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats or other ordinary household pets allowed, not kept for commercial purposes, confined to unit or patio. (Article XII, Section 3)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to Board approval or alternative procedures (certificate of approval or affidavit). (Article IV, Section 4)

Parking & vehicles

No campers, boats, junk/disabled vehicles, or trailers stored or parked on property except in designated common areas. No vehicle repairs on front or rear portions of units. (Article XII, Section 8)

Fences

Fences only as initially installed or approved by Board. Changes to fences require architectural approval. (Article XII, Section 6; Article VII)

Architectural approval

Yes, for exterior additions, alterations, changes to fences, walls, etc. Plans must be submitted to architectural committee (Board of Directors). (Article VII)

Home business

No business activities of any kind, except builder during construction or Association. (Article XII, Section 4)

Signs & flags

No advertising signs (except builder during construction). After project sold, one 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign up to 5 sq ft per unit. (Article XII, Section 4)

Maintenance

Exteriors and roofs of townhouse units may be maintained by Association through cooperative action (at Board's discretion). Otherwise owner responsible? Unclear from text. (Article VIII)

Insurance

Board shall obtain fire/hazard insurance for all buildings (including townhouses) for full replacement cost, and broad-form public liability for common elements. (Article XI)

Use restrictions

Premises restricted to residential dwellings for residential use. (Article XII, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (owners – one vote per lot), Class B (Declarant – three votes per lot until conversion). Voting suspended for non-payment or default >15 days. (Article III, Sections 1 and 2)

Amendments

First 35 years: requires 90% owner approval. After 35 years: requires 75% owner approval. Initial term 35 years; auto-renew for 10-year terms unless revoked by 3/4 owners within 90 days before expiration. (Article XV, Section 6)

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