Bella via Homeowners Association

Key facts from Bella via Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2003 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium Common Interest Development (Recitals B)

Units / lots

45 condominiums (42 residential + 3 commercial) (Recitals B)

Developer / declarant

BELLA VIA ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (First paragraph after RECITALS heading)

Governing law

California Civil Code (including Sections 1351, 1353.5, 1354, 1360, 1365, 1367, 1367.1, 912(f), 434.5 Government Code referenced) (Throughout (e.g., Recitals B, Section 1.)

Assessments & dues

Board determines regular assessments at least annually based on budget adopted by Board; special assessments by Board vote (Section 4.2)

Special assessments

Yes, permitted for emergencies or when Board determines necessary; also non-lien assessments for compliance (Sections 4.2, 4.4)

Collections & liens

Delinquent assessments become a lien upon recording notice; can foreclose like mortgage or by power of sale under California Civil Code Sections 2924, 1367 (Section 4.12)

Reserves & fees

Regular assessments include an adequate reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of Association Property (Section 4.1)

Pets

Yes, reasonable number of dogs, cats or other household pets in residential condominiums only; not for commercial purposes (Section 6.4)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, each Owner may lease their Condominium; lease must be in writing; tenant bound by all rules (Section 6.2)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any alterations, additions, signs, antennae, etc. to Association Property or exterior; Architectural Committee approval needed (Sections 6.6-6.10, 14.2)

Signs & flags

United States flag may be displayed within the Separate Interest in a location reasonably approved by Architectural Committee; flag must be fabric/cloth/paper from staff/pole or in window (Section 6.9)

Insurance

Association obligated to obtain insurance per Article IX (not in provided text); use must not impair insurance (Section 6.3, Article IX referenced in Ta)

Use restrictions

All Separate Interests except Commercial Units must be used for private single-family dwelling purposes only; home businesses allowed if permitted by city zoning (Section 1.27, 6.1(b))

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant, 1 vote per condominium) and Class B (Declarant, 3 votes per condominium). Class B ceases upon earlier of 2 years after first conveyance or when Class A votes equal Class B. (Section 3.2)

Amendments

Amendments prior to and after escrow closings addressed in Article XVI; Declarant consent required for some amendments (Section 16.25); Commercial Owner consent for some (Section 16.26) (Sections 16.2, 16.3, 16.25, 16.26 (Table)

Amenities

Recreational facilities exist; use by owners, occupants and guests subject to Board rules; hours may be controlled; guests may use at Board's discretion (Sections 2.2(a), 6.13(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.