Kinsmen

Key facts from Kinsmen's documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

mandatory membership homeowners association (Title page – 'THIS INSTRUMENT ESTABLISHE)

Legal name

Kensington Park

Governing law

Georgia Property Owner's Association Act, O.C.G.A. § 44-3-220 ET SEQ. (explicitly not submitted to this Act) (Title page)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget, delivered to members at least 30 days before due date; budget becomes effective unless disapproved by majority of total association vote and Declarant (Article 4.3)

Special assessments

May be levied if approved by two-thirds (2/3) of total association vote and Declarant; payment terms determined by Board (Article 4.4)

Reserves & fees

General assessments may include establishment of reserve funds as Board deems proper (Article 4.3 – 'establishment of reserve )

Pets

Dogs, cats or other usual and common household pets in reasonable number as determined by Board; no exterior pens without approval; no commercial breeding; no animals, livestock, or poultry (Article 7.5)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing of a Lot for residential occupancy is permitted and not considered a business (Article 7.2)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited unless for a special event with Board approval (Article 7.4)

Fences

No fence or fencing-type barrier without prior written approval under Article 6; guidelines may be issued; Declarant and Association may erect fences on Common Property (Article 7.15)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any exterior construction, alteration, addition, or erection; initially by Declarant, later by Board; written approval required unless exception (repaint same colors, rebuild same, or no response within 30 days) (Article 6.1)

Home business

Allowed if Owner in residence; must not be apparent from exterior, not increase traffic, conform to zoning, not affect insurance, consistent with residential character, not a nuisance or hazard; Board may issue rules (Article 7.2)

Signs & flags

No sign without prior written approval under Article 6; for-sale signs and security signs allowed; Board may erect signs; fine of $150/day for violation if not removed within 24 hours of written demand (Article 7.3)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used for residential purposes exclusively; leasing for residential occupancy not considered business (Article 7.2)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; membership appurtenant to Lot; vote exercised by Owner or spouse; suspension for delinquency or when more than one person seeks to exercise it (Article 3)

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