Causton Bluff Owners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Causton Bluff Owners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Residential property owners' development / HOA (Article I: Georgia Property Owners' Asso)

Developer / declarant

Originally Causton Bluff Associates (South Carolina general partnership); successor Canal Investment Society, L.P.; currently Causton Bluff Owners Association, Inc. (the Association) as Declarant no longer owns lots or has development right (WHEREAS clauses, Recitals)

Governing law

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

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget, fixes Common Assessment; delivered to owners at least 21 days before annual meeting. Budget approved by Board unless disapproved by majority of total vote at annual meeting. If disapproved or Board fails, prior year's (Section 7.4)

Special assessments

Allowed; if total special assessments in a fiscal year exceed 25% of Common Assessment, must be approved by majority of total votes of Association (or majority of Cottages votes if for Cottages). May be paid over set number of years. (Section 7.7)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot and personal obligation of Owner. Association may sue to collect all amounts, including reasonable attorney's fees. Acceleration of unpaid installments possible after 30-day delinquency notice. (Sections 7.2, 7.9(c), (d))

Reserves & fees

Budget may include capital contribution establishing a reserve fund for replaceable assets; Board may fund reserve from assessments. (Sections 7.4, 7.5)

Pets

Generally recognized household pets allowed; number determined by Board in its sole discretion. (Section 9.4)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing is addressed in Article X; short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) expressly prohibited. Minimum lease term not specified in excerpt. (Sections 9.1 (prohibited business), Arti)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) approval required for any exterior change, alteration, construction (including painting, fences, playground equipment, lights, etc.). (Section 8.1)

Home business

Allowed only if (1) not detectable from exterior, (2) no employee or client visits (except mail/package delivery), (3) conforms to zoning, (4) no traffic increase, (5) no insurance impact, (6) consistent with residential character and not a (Section 9.1)

Signs & flags

Owner may display one official American or state flag (max 12 sq ft) on porch/patio/deck holder; not on exterior facade of Cottages. Also military/school/team flags subject to Board rules. Maximum two flags total at any one time. (Section 9.14)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used for residential purposes only; no trade or business conducted in or from a Lot or Community. (Section 9.1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot. Owners may exercise vote; if multiple owners, they determine among themselves. Suspension of vote if more than 30 days delinquent on assessments. (Article V, Sections 5.2, 7.9(e))

Amendments

Amendments require Board resolution and approval by Owners holding at least two-thirds (2/3) of total votes in the Association at a duly called meeting. Also noted in WHEREAS clauses. (WHEREAS (referencing Article XII, Sectio)

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