Somerdale Homeowners Association

Key facts from Somerdale Homeowners Association's documents

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

Community type

Conservation subdivision pursuant to Chapter 19 of the Unified Development Code of Forsyth County (First page of document)

Legal name

Somerdale Homeowners Association, Inc. (Section 1.3)

Developer / declarant

CRP EAH BV, L.L.C. (Introductory paragraph)

Governing law

Not submitted to Georgia Property Owners' Association Act, O.C.G.A. § 44-3-220, et seq. (First page of document)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget, delivers to members at least 30 days prior to due date. Budget and general assessment become effective unless disapproved by majority of Total Association Vote and Declarant. (Section 4.3)

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessment. If total special assessments per Lot exceed annual general assessment in one fiscal year, must be approved by two-thirds (2/3) of Total Association Vote and Declarant. (Section 4.5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments, late charges, interest, and costs (including attorneys' fees) are a continuing lien on the Lot. Recording of Declaration constitutes record notice. Association may sue or foreclose after 60 days delinquency. No claim of (Section 4.2, Section 4.8)

Reserves & fees

Not explicitly required; general assessments may include establishment of reserve funds as Board deems proper. (Section 4.4)

Leasing & rentals

Lots may be leased for residential purposes. Leases must be in writing, for minimum term of 1 year unless Board otherwise provides. Lots must be leased in their entirety. (Section 7.5)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly prohibited for Owners, but vehicles may not encroach onto street. Declarant and Approved Builder may park on streets during business hours for construction. (Section 7.4(a), (f), (g))

Fences

Not detailed in provided text (Section 7.16 listed in table of contents but not included). Fencing is subject to Architectural Guidelines. (Section 6.1 (fencing subject to Article )

Architectural approval

Plans submitted to Declarant in writing; if not approved or disapproved within 45 days after receipt of all required information, approval deemed given. Approved plans valid for 12 months; if construction not commenced, approval withdrawn. (Section 6.2)

Home business

Allowed if: not apparent from exterior, does not increase traffic, conforms to zoning, does not increase insurance, consistent with residential character, not a nuisance, not door-to-door solicitation. Board may issue rules. (Section 7.2)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used for residential purposes exclusively. Leasing for residential occupancy not considered a business. (Section 7.2)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot. Board may suspend voting rights for unpaid assessments or for infraction of Declaration, Bylaws, rules, or Architectural Guidelines. (Section 3.2)

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