Echelon Homeowners Association

Key facts from Echelon Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2014 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Homeowners Association) (Title and definition of Association as n)

Developer / declarant

Echelon Administration, LLC (a Georgia limited liability company) and Echelon Homeowners Association, Inc. (Preamble (Declarant and Association))

Governing law

Georgia Property Owners' Association Act, O.C.G.A. Section 44-3-220, et seq. (Preamble)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares a budget covering estimated operating costs, including capital reserves. The budget and annual assessment become effective unless disapproved by a majority of the Total Association Vote at a duly called meeting. (Section 4.3)

Special assessments

Allowed for unbudgeted or unanticipated expenses; levied by Board against all Owners. (Section 4.5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments constitute a continuing lien on the Lot, prior and superior to all other liens except ad valorem taxes, first mortgages, and secondary purchase money mortgages. Association may foreclose the lien. Also personal obligation (Section 4.2, 4.8)

Reserves & fees

The budget may include a capital contribution or reserve. (Section 4.3)

Pets

Up to three (3) generally recognized household pets (excluding tropical fish which may be in reasonable number) may be kept on any Lot. No livestock, poultry, or commercial breeding. (Section 7.5)

Architectural approval

Plans must be submitted with sufficient detail. ARC must approve or disapprove within 30 days; failure to respond within 30 days constitutes deemed approval. Approval expires if construction not commenced within 6 months. (Section 6.2)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used for residential purposes exclusively. (Section 7.2)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot owner is entitled to one vote per Lot. Multiple owners of a Lot must designate one vote. Voting rights may be suspended for unpaid assessments or for infractions. (Section 3.2)

Amendments

During Declarant control period, Declarant may amend by recorded instrument without Owner approval, provided amendment does not materially and adversely alter Owner rights or adversely affect title or Mortgagee interests. Golf Club Owner co (WHEREAS paragraphs referencing 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.