Westwood Village Condominium Association

What Westwood Village Condominium Association's governing documents say

Westwood Village is a stand-alone condominium community of 66 single-family units in Ravenna Township, governed by an elected Board and managed by Barnett Management. This handbook condenses key rules from the governing documents, binding unit owners and their tenants. As a condo, you own your unit and share ownership of common areas like streets, entryways, and landscaping, which the association maintains.

• Architectural & landscape modifications: All exterior changes—including additions, alterations, landscaping, fences, sheds, and siding—require prior written board approval. Submit detailed plans to the management company; no work may begin until approval is received. The board may deny requests based on community continuity.
• Leasing & rentals: Leasing is generally prohibited to encourage resident ownership. A one-time hardship exception allows a lease of 6–24 consecutive months with prior board approval. Subleasing is banned, and owners remain responsible for tenant rule violations. Leases must be in writing and provided to the board.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and household pets are allowed, but no commercial breeding. Pets must be on a handheld leash outside the unit and never left on a staked leash beyond limited common areas. Owners must carry liability insurance naming the association as additional insured. Excessive noise or nuisance may result in removal within 3 days of written notice.
• Parking & vehicles: Garages are primary parking; driveways for secondary. Commercial vehicles, trailers, RVs, and boats (except boats/trailers up to 20 feet stored on a concrete/gravel pad) are prohibited from overnight parking on streets. Overnight street parking is only for short-term guests. Vehicles must be removed from streets when snowfall exceeds 3 inches. Speed limit is 20 mph.
• Fees & assessments: Monthly fees are due on the 1st and late after the 15th, with a $25 late fee. Unpaid amounts may incur collection costs, attorneys' fees, and a lien. The board may start foreclosure after 3 months of arrears. Non-sufficient funds checks incur a $35 charge.
• Complaints & enforcement: Violation complaints must be submitted in writing to the management company. Owners have 30 days to cure violations or 10 days to request a hearing. Fines can reach $250 per violation; the board may levy enforcement assessments and file liens. The board may also suspend privileges (e.g., voting, architectural approval) for accounts over 30 days past due.
• Trash & waste: Trash pickup is on Wednesdays; place bins out the evening before by 6:30 AM. Limit: two cans or three large bags per week, plus one large item per year. Bins must be stored in the garage or behind a screen (white vinyl lattice ≤48" or shrubs). No hazardous materials in drains or sewers.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.