Harper Hill Townhome

Key facts from Harper Hill Townhome's documents

Reflects the 1997 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Harper Hill Townhome Association

Developer / declarant

United Standard, Inc., an Illinois Corporation (Recitals)

Governing law

Illinois General Not For Profit Corporation Act (Section 2.07)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; set by annual budget prepared by Board. (Section 6.03(a))

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessments for capital improvements; if exceeding $1,000 in one year, must be approved by majority of Board and majority of votes cast by members, or by instrument signed by two-thirds of Units. Also for budget defic (Section 6.04 and 6.03(b))

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Unit; may be foreclosed by judicial sale. Lien subordinate to mortgages. Owner personally liable. (Section 6.01, 6.13; Article 12)

Reserves & fees

Annual budget includes capital reserve for major repairs to Common Area and portions of Units maintained by Association; reserves segregated in special account. (Section 6.05)

Pets

Dogs, cats, or other customary household pets may be kept subject to Board rules; not for commercial purposes. (Section 8.06)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but with Board's right of first refusal and other requirements. (Section 11.01)

Parking & vehicles

No boats, trailers, commercial trucks larger than standard pickup truck, motorcycles, motor scooters or other vehicles/property parked/stored unless permitted by rules. (Section 8.02)

Fences

No fences or other enclosures may be installed by Unit Owners. Developer may install fences prior to turnover meeting. (Section 10.03)

Architectural approval

Written approval from Board or architectural committee required for any building, structure, exterior addition, change or alteration. (Section 10.01)

Home business

No industry, business, trade, occupation, or profession conducted on Unit or Common Area; but Owner may maintain personal professional library, keep business records, handle calls or correspondence. (Section 8.08)

Signs & flags

No signs (including 'For Sale' or 'For Rent') except as approved by Board. Developer may maintain sales signs and banners while engaged in sales/leasing. (Section 8.09)

Maintenance

Association maintains roofs. (Section 4.01(b) includes roofs in exteri)

Insurance

Board obtains insurance for Common Property against fire, extended coverage, etc. for full insurable replacement cost. Also comprehensive public liability insurance with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence. (Section 5.03)

Use restrictions

Dwellings used as residence for single family only; no other purposes. (Section 8.01)

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