Grandfield

Key facts from Grandfield's documents

Reflects the 2010 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Grandfield Estates Homeowners Association, L.L.C.

Developer / declarant

L&W Development LLC

Assessments & dues

The Homes Association fixes the amount at least 30 days in advance of each annual assessment period; written notice sent to Lot Owners. (Article V, Section 8)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements with assent of two-thirds (2/3) of votes of each class. (Article V, Section 5)

Collections & liens

Assessments become a continuing lien on the property; can be foreclosed in proceedings in the nature of a mechanic's lien. Subordinate to first mortgage. Sale or transfer does not affect lien, but mortgage foreclosure extinguishes prior unp (Article V, Section 1 and Section 10)

Reserves & fees

Interest of 18% per annum on unpaid assessments after 30 days from due date. (Article V, Section 9)

Pets

Yes, up to two dogs and/or cats may be kept. (Article III, Section 9)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited; all vehicles must be kept in enclosed garage when possible and not parked on street. (Article III, Section 7b)

Fences

Fences limited to 4 feet in height, located at rear of home only and/or one side only. Materials: chain link, cedar (sealed or stained), or vinyl. (Article III, Section 6e and Section 8b)

Architectural approval

Yes, plans, specifications, exterior color scheme, materials, location, elevation, grade, and landscaping must be approved in writing by Developer or Board of Directors before construction of any Residence or Exterior Structure. (Article III, Section 4a)

Home business

Permitted only if office area in residence is not principal place of business and does not increase traffic into the Subdivision. (Article III, Section 6a)

Signs & flags

One sign per Lot, max 7 square feet, for sale or lease only. No other signs without written consent. (Article III, Section 11)

Setbacks / home size

One-story: 2000 sq ft ground level; 1.5-story: 2400 sq ft above basement (min 1600 first floor); two-story: 2600 sq ft above basement (min 1600 first floor). Developer may reduce by up to 10%. (Article III, Section 3a and 3b)

Use restrictions

Lots may be improved, used or occupied only for single-family private residential purposes. (Article III, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Lot Owners except Developer) — one vote per Lot; Class B (Developer) — thirty (30) votes per Lot owned. Class B ceases when total Class A votes equal total Class B votes or Developer waives. (Article VI, Section 2)

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