Kenwood Townhouse Homeowners' Association

Key facts from Kenwood Townhouse Homeowners' Association's documents

Reflects the 2010 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Townhouse Homeowners' Association (California nonprofit mutual-benefit corporation) (Preamble; Section 1.5)

Legal name

Kenwood Townhouse Homeowners' Association

Governing law

California Civil Code (sections referenced include 1350 et seq., 1363.07, 1364, 2924, etc.) (Section 1.42; Section 4.12; Section 4.20)

Assessments & dues

Regular Assessments determined by Board based on Budget, subject to 20% annual increase cap without Member approval. (Section 14.2(a), (b); Section 1.32)

Special assessments

Permitted; limited to 5% of budgeted gross expenses per fiscal year without Membership Approval. Reimbursement Special Assessments also allowed. (Section 14.3; Section 14.4; Section 1.33)

Collections & liens

Association may lien and foreclose on a Lot for unpaid Assessments, including the right to sell the Lot under Civil Code sections 2924 et seq. (Section 15.2(c); Section 3.11; Section 4)

Reserves & fees

Reserves must be set aside in a separate account for major Common Area repairs/replacements. Funds must be segregated, not commingled, and require two signatures for disbursement. (Section 1.34; Section 14.8)

Pets

Yes; usual domestic dogs, cats, fish, and birds are permitted. (Section 10.1)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but with restrictions (3-year owner occupancy requirement before leasing). (Section 9.1)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly addressed; subject to management by Board. (Section 11.1)

Fences

Patio fencing maintained by Member; shared fences between Lots maintained equally unless damage caused by one party. (Section 3.8(f); Section 6.1(d))

Architectural approval

Yes; any improvement, alteration, or change in exterior appearance requires prior written Architectural Committee approval. (Section 5.1)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited, but must not create nuisance or violate residential use restriction. (Section 8.10, 8.15)

Setbacks / home size

To comply with Architectural Standards. (Section 5.14)

Use restrictions

Lots may be used only for private residential purposes. (Section 8.15)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot, regardless of number of joint owners. Voting rights may be suspended for non-compliance. (Section 2.5; Section 12.1(c); Section 15)

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