Somerset Homeowners Association

Key facts from Somerset Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2006 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Legal name

The Somerset Village, Inc. (Article I, Section 10 (page 2))

Units / lots

150 lots (threshold for Class B membership conversion; see voting rights) (Article III, Section 2 (page 4): 'upon c)

Developer / declarant

Dos Amigos, LC (manager Jesse J. Brimhall) (also referred to as 'Declarant') (Recitals and signature block (page 1-2, )

Assessments & dues

Maximum annual assessment initially $1,200 per Lot (until January 1 following recording). Thereafter, increases up to 5% per year without vote. (Article IV, Section 3 (page 4-5))

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements (construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement of Common/Limited Common Area structures). (Article IV, Section 4 (page 5))

Collections & liens

Assessment lien attaches to Lot; may be foreclosed in accordance with Utah law (including power of sale as if deed of trust). Subordinate to first mortgages. (Article IV, Sections 1, 9, 10 (page 4-6))

Reserves & fees

Required for periodic repair, maintenance, replacement of Common/Limited Common Areas. (Article IV, Section 2 references reserve account.) (Article IV, Section 2 (page 4): 'the est)

Pets

Yes, limited to dogs, cats, or other household pets, two or less total. No animals/ livestock/ poultry for breeding or commercial. Must be kept in homes, not allowed in Common Area, subject to city ordinances. May be restricted further by R (Article VIII, Section 5 (page 8-9))

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited or restricted in this Declaration; the document does not contain a leasing covenant. However, the Texas opinion excerpt suggests that some covenants may restrict leasing, but this document does not. The declaration (No specific leasing section in the provi)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly addressed; but parking in garage/driveways mentioned. Additional guest parking at recreational center. (Article VIII, Section 7 (page 9))

Fences

Owners of Defined Lots may erect uniform solid fence along property lines according to Association standards and with written permission. Owners of non-Defined Lots may not erect fence. (Article VIII, Section 8 (page 9))

Architectural approval

Yes, before any structure, fence, wall, addition, exterior change or alteration. Plans to be submitted to Trustees or Architectural Control Committee. Approval/disapproval within 30 days, otherwise deemed approved. (Article VI (page 7))

Home business

Prohibited. No commercial activities of any kind allowed (except Declarant during sales period). (Article VIII, Sections 2 and 3 (page 8))

Signs & flags

One 'For Sale' sign of not more than 2 square feet allowed. No advertising signs, billboards, objects of unsightly appearance. (Except Declarant during sales.) (Article VIII, Section 3 (page 8))

Maintenance

Not explicitly assigned; generally exterior maintenance by Owner per Section 1, but roofing specifics not mentioned. (Article VII, Section 1 (page 7): 'Each O)

Insurance

Association may obtain blanket casualty and fire insurance on all Homes (full replacement value) in addition to Common Area insurance. Liability insurance required for Common and Limited Common Area: at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. (Article V, Sections 1 and 3 (page 6-7))

Use restrictions

Yes. Properties restricted to residential dwellings and related community buildings. No temporary structures, trailers, etc. (Article VIII, Section 2). Also 'private single family residence' per JBrice Holdings interpretation? Not explicitl (Article VIII, Section 2 (page 8): 'All o)

Voting & meetings

Class A (owners other than Declarant): one vote per Lot. Class B (Declarant): three votes per Lot until conversion. Co-owners vote as one unless objection. (Article III, Section 2 (page 3-4))

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