Kensington Farms All

Key facts from Kensington Farms All's documents

Reflects the 1993 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Residential subdivision with Homeowners Association (Article I definitions; Section 1.3)

Governing law

Indiana not-for-profit corporation law (Section 1.3 (Association as Indiana not-)

Assessments & dues

Board of Directors determines Common Expenses and levies assessments; Community Assessments set by Supplemental Declaration (Section 10.1, 10.2)

Special assessments

Authorized under Section 10.4; also for snow removal/landscaping cost overruns (Section 4.1(d)) (Section 1.26, Section 10.4, Section 4.1()

Collections & liens

All assessments, interest, late charges, costs, attorney's fees are a continuing lien on the Lot and may be foreclosed as provided in Section 10.6 (Section 10.2, 10.5, 10.6)

Reserves & fees

Common Expenses include reasonable reserves; capital improvements account for insurance proceeds (Section 5.3) (Section 1.6, Section 5.3)

Pets

Yes, normal household pets in reasonable numbers may be kept in residences, subject to Board rules (Section 2.6 E)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, lease or rental for residential purposes is not a violation, provided compliance with Board rules and approval (Section 2.6 A(i))

Fences

Fences generally no closer to front than rear foundation line; height: property fencing ≤4 ft, privacy screens ≤6 ft; materials: wood (painted/stained or natural finish) or vinyl-coated chain link (black); DCC approval required (Section 2.6 Q)

Architectural approval

Yes, Development Control Committee (DCC) approval required for new construction, modifications, fences, antennas, solar panels, etc. (Section 2.6 Q, Article XI (Sections 11.1)

Home business

Permitted only as allowed by the Dwelling District Zoning Ordinance of Marion County, Indiana (home occupations) (Section 2.6 A(i))

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited except: signage provided by Declarant or Association and approved by DCC; one sign of not more than 6 sq ft for sale or garage/yard sale (Section 2.6 C)

Insurance

Association obtains fire and extended coverage, vandalism, malicious mischief insurance on Common Area for full replacement cost; also public liability with $500,000 single person, $1,000,000 per occurrence, $250,000 property damage (Section 5.1(a), (b))

Use restrictions

Yes, each Lot shall be used for residential purposes only as a single-family dwelling for persons related by blood, adoption, or marriage (Section 2.6 A(i))

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (each Lot Owner, one vote per Lot) and Class B (Declarant, 1,000 votes until conversion). Class B converts to Class A upon: (i) Declarant owns less than 25% of Lots, (ii) voluntary surrender, or (iii) 5 years after firs (Section 3.2)

Amendments

Amendments require vote of Association as per Section 13.2; certain provisions require Declarant consent (e.g., Section 2.1, 2.5, 8.3) (Section 13.2, and specific consent requi)

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