Twin Brooks Homeowners Association

Key facts from Twin Brooks Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1993 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Article I: Association defined as homeow)

Developer / declarant

Twin Brooks, Inc., a Georgia corporation (Opening recital)

Assessments & dues

Initially $100.00 per Lot or Residence; Board may adjust annually after 1992 (Art. 4.04)

Special assessments

Board may levy without member approval up to 1/2 of annual assessment; above requires 2/3 vote of Members present and voting; also requires Declarant approval while Declarant controls Board (Art. 4.05, Art. 4.11)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessment creates a continuing lien on the Lot/Residence, superior except for tax liens and first mortgages; Association may foreclose via power of sale (non-judicial) with advertising (Art. 4.01, Art. 8.04)

Reserves & fees

Association may carry forward surplus; annual budget shall include reserve allowance for future repair/replacement of Common Property (Art. 4.03, Art. 4.06(a))

Pets

Yes, as household pets only; not for commercial purposes; no agricultural animals; no Structure for animal care/housing without ACC approval (Art. 6.20)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing is implicitly allowed (tenants mentioned in delegation of use; Occupant definition); no specific restrictions on lease term or rental cap (Art. 1.09, Art. 2.06)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any installation, construction or alteration of any Structure on any Lot; plans must be submitted to ACC and approved in writing (Art. 5.05)

Setbacks / home size

Enclosed heated living area (exclusive of garages, carports, porches, terraces, bulk storage and basement) shall contain not less than 1,600 square feet (Art. 6.10)

Maintenance

Owner: Lot and Structure maintenance, repair, painting, landscaping; Association: Common Property (including landscaping on common areas and rights-of-way) (Art. 6.16, Art. 2.07)

Insurance

Deductible allocated among persons responsible for maintenance of damaged property (Art. 11.07(c))

Use restrictions

Lots may be used for single-family residences only; no business, fraternal, civic, historic or religious meetings; Declarant may operate sales office/model home (Art. 6.02)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant) – one vote each; Class B (Declarant) – same number as cumulative Class A plus one, terminates upon voluntary termination or when 95% of Lots sold (Art. 3.03)

Amendments

Declarant may amend unilaterally while control lasts, with conditions for material changes; Association may amend with 2/3 vote of all votes, plus Declarant approval while control lasts, and mortgagee approval if materially adverse (Art. 9.02, 9.03)

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