Cambridge (GA)

Key facts from Cambridge (GA)'s documents

Community type

Mandatory membership homeowners association pursuant to Georgia Property Owner's Association Act, O.C.G.A. § 44-3-220 et seq. (Title page)

Legal name

Farmington Owners Association, Inc. (Article 1.1)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; references include Lots 7, 9, 10, 14, 15 (Unit One and Unit Two) but total not given. (Consent pages and Exhibit A)

Developer / declarant

FARMINGTON HOMES, INC., a Georgia corporation (Preamble, Article 1.5)

Governing law

Georgia Property Owner's Association Act, O.C.G.A. § 44-3-220 et seq. (Title page and Throughout (e.g., Article)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget and delivers to members at least 30 days before due date; budget and assessment become effective unless disapproved by majority of total association vote and Declarant. If disapproved, prior budget continues. (Article 4.3)

Special assessments

May be levied if approved by two-thirds of total association vote and Declarant; payment terms determined by Board. (Article 4.4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments (including late charges, interest, costs, attorney's fees) are a continuing lien on the Lot; no further recordation required; Association may foreclose lien; also personal obligation of Owner; lien subordinate to first mo (Article 4.2, 4.6, 4.7)

Reserves & fees

Board may establish reserve funds as deemed proper (part of general assessments). (Article 4.3)

Pets

Dogs, cats, or other usual and common household pets in reasonable number as determined by Board. (Article 6.6)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing of a Lot for residential occupancy is permitted and not considered a business. (Article 6.2)

Parking & vehicles

Subject to Board rules; no vehicle left for more than 5 days if not licensed or inoperable; Board may remove such vehicles. (Article 6.5)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any exterior construction, alteration, addition, or erection; must submit plans and specifications to Declarant (initially) then Board. (Article 6.3)

Home business

Permitted if: (a) does not violate Declaration or Bylaws; (b) not apparent from exterior; (c) does not unduly increase traffic or parking; (d) conforms to zoning; (e) does not increase Association insurance; (f) consistent with residential (Article 6.2)

Insurance

Each Owner shall carry all-risk casualty insurance on Lot and structures, full replacement cost; and liability policy for damage/injury occurring on Lot. (Article 7.2)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used for residential purposes exclusively. Leasing for residential occupancy is not considered business. (Article 6.2)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot owned; each Owner (record owner of fee simple) is a member; spouse may exercise but no more than one office per Lot; vote suspended if more than one person seeks to exercise it; Declarant's appointment rights not restricted (Article 3)

Amendments

Declarant may unilaterally amend for compliance with law, title insurance, lender requirements, or VA/HUD; also for other purposes if not materially adversely affecting substantive rights. Board with Declarant consent may amend to comply wi (Article 10.6)

Amenities

Common Property includes real and personal property owned by Association for common use; no specific amenities listed beyond entry features, landscaping, stormwater facilities. (Article 1.4, 5.1)

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