Cedar Hill (GA)

Key facts from Cedar Hill (GA)'s documents

Community type

Mandatory membership homeowners association, not submitted to Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act (First page of Declaration: 'THIS INSTRUM)

Developer / declarant

Meritage Homes of Georgia, Inc., an Arizona corporation (First Amendment and Declaration introduc)

Governing law

Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. § 14-3-101 et seq.) applies to Association; Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act specifically not applicable (Declaration Section 3.1 and first page d)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; determined by Board based on budget; equal on all lots except where neighborhood assessments, reduced assessments, or exemptions apply. (Section 4.3)

Special assessments

Requires assent of Members having at least 2/3 of votes cast (in person or by proxy) at a meeting called for that purpose. (Section 4.4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments with late charges, interest, attorneys' fees constitute a lien on the lot; Association may foreclose after 60 days delinquency. Lien subordinate to first mortgage if assessments up to mortgage date paid. (Sections 4.1, 4.8, 4.9)

Reserves & fees

Association shall establish and maintain an adequate reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement of Common Area improvements. (Section 4.12)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to rental cap of maximum 10% of lots renter-occupied; Owner must apply to Board and submit proposed lease. (Section 5.13)

Parking & vehicles

Not allowed if visible from neighboring property for more than 48 hours unless in garage. Tow vehicles, boats, RVs, motor homes, trailers, etc. restricted. (Section 5.5.3)

Architectural approval

Architectural Committee approval required for external design, appearance, use (including landscaping). (Section 3.4, 5.2, 5.11)

Home business

Allowed in residence if not detectable from exterior, does not increase traffic, conforms to zoning, etc.; door-to-door solicitation prohibited. (Section 5.1)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 1,800 square feet for single residence. (Section 5.2)

Use restrictions

Lots shall be improved and used only for Residential Use, except leasing is not considered business. (Section 5.1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (owners) - 1 vote per lot; Class B (Declarant and Designated Builders) - 10 votes per lot. Class B terminates when 100% lots improved and conveyed, or Declarant relinquishes, or 20 years after recording. (Section 3.7)

Amendments

Declarant may amend Declaration pursuant to Section 12.3 (as referenced in First Amendment). (First Amendment WHEREAS: 'Section 12.3 o)

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