Brittany Commons Homeowners Association

Key facts from Brittany Commons Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2019 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) for townhouses (Introduction: 'Brittany Commons is a def)

Units / lots

100 (Introduction: 'Brittany Commons is a def)

Governing law

New York State laws governing Homeowners Associations (Introduction: 'conform to New York State)

Assessments & dues

Fixed by Board of Directors at least 30 days in advance of each annual assessment period (By-Laws Article IV 4.12(A)(1))

Special assessments

May be established for necessary major repairs, capital improvements; requires approval by defined majority of homeowners (Rules: Assessments 2: 'Approval by the d)

Collections & liens

Board may place a lien on property for non-payment; homeowner responsible for legal costs; Association may foreclose lien or bring action at law (Rules: Assessments 3; By-Laws Article II)

Reserves & fees

Maintained for current and future major repairs and improvements from monthly assessments (Rules: Assessments 1: 'maintaining a Res)

Pets

Pets allowed; defined as 'domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility' (Rules: Pets: 'a pet is defined...as a do)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, homeowner has right to rent for single family occupancy (Rules: Rental of a Townhome 1: 'Every Br)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited on LeMarc Court, Montreal Place, Neville Lane (fire lanes); on Montpelier Circle permitted short term; town prohibits parking on town roads 2am-7am Nov 1 - Apr 15 (Rules: Parking and Vehicles, Parking 2-3)

Fences

Fence is Association responsibility; homeowner may not make changes without prior written Board approval (Rules: Patio 3: 'The fence is the respon)

Architectural approval

Yes, Variance Request required for any exterior modification (decks, awnings, light fixtures, doors, windows, satellite dishes, flower boxes, flags, etc.) and for additional/replacement perennial plantings (Rules: Exterior Modifications, Requestin)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited, but no advertising signs allowed without Board consent; 'commercial vehicles except while making deliveries or providing services' (Rules: Decorations and Signs, Signs 1; P)

Signs & flags

One For Sale or For Rent sign allowed (max 6 sq ft); one home security sign; up to 2 political signs per year displayed max 4 weeks before election and removed within 24 hours; no other advertising signs (Rules: Decorations and Signs, Signs 1-2)

Maintenance

Association responsible for roof including flashing and gutters (maintain, repair, replace) (Responsibilities Chart: Townhouse-exteri)

Insurance

Homeowner responsible to pay deductible for any claim relating to their unit settled through master policy (Rules: Insurance 3: 'Homeowners are resp)

Use restrictions

Single family occupancy; no commercial use except as permitted (By-Laws Article XII; Rules: Sale or Rent)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot has one vote; if multiple owners, they must agree; proxy allowed, valid up to 11 months (By-Laws Article III 3.9(a) and (b) and ()

Amendments

By-Laws may be amended by affirmative vote of two-thirds of all votes cast by members at meeting, provided full statement in notice and amendment set forth in recorded amendment to Declaration; certain provisions not amendable for 10 years (By-Laws Article X)

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