Ridgefield Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Ridgefield Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2015 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Legal name

Ridgefield Homeowners Association, Inc. (Section 1.2)

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements, correcting inadequacy, unexpected repair, and other matters deemed appropriate by Board. (Section 14.4)

Collections & liens

Association has lien on Lot for delinquent assessment after recording Notice in Mechanic's Lien Record. Lien prior except for prior recorded liens and tax liens. Foreclosure as mortgage on real estate. (Section 14.6)

Reserves & fees

Required: at least two accounts – Current Operation Account and Reserve Account. Reserve funds for contingencies, replacement, deferred maintenance. (Sections 14.11, 14.13)

Pets

Yes, household pets allowed if they do not create a nuisance. No breeding or commercial purposes. Owner must remove and dispose of waste. Pets cannot be tied up in Common Area unless owner is present. (Section 8.2(e))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but minimum lease term of 60 days. All leases must be in writing and subject to Documents. Tenant must recognize Association's right to enforce provisions. (Section 8.3)

Architectural approval

Board shall respond to written request within 60 days. Failure to respond does not constitute consent. (Section 10.1(c))

Home business

Permitted only as home professional pursuits without employees, public visits, or nonresidential storage. (Section 8.1(a))

Insurance

Board pays deductible on its insurance, but if Board determines homeowner responsible for loss, homeowner must deposit deductible amount with Board. (Section 17.1.3(b))

Use restrictions

Yes. Each Lot restricted to single-family residence and accessory uses. No industry, business, trade, or commercial activities except home professional pursuits without employees, public visits, or nonresidential storage. (Section 8.1(a))

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot owned by a Member in good standing; co-owners cast vote as majority determines; if no agreement, no vote for that Lot. (Section 2.3)

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