Knollwood West Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Knollwood West Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2011 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) (ARTICLE I Name and Purpose (Amended By-L)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated, but includes Additions A, B, C, D with specific lot ranges (Protective Restrictions header lists lot)

Governing law

Indiana law (mechanic's lien statutes referenced) (Protective Restrictions Section 1: 'enfo)

Assessments & dues

$175 per lot per year (amended Protective Restrictions). Original by-laws set $142 for 2005, but later amended to $175. Annual dues may increase per CPI or 3% whichever greater. (Amended Protective Restrictions Section )

Special assessments

Requires two-thirds majority of members in attendance or by proxy at a meeting called for that purpose. Quorum 20% for such meeting. (Amended By-Laws Article II Section E; Or)

Collections & liens

Dues, assessments, interest, costs, attorney's fees constitute a lien on the lot. May be enforced like mechanic's lien or by independent action. Subordinate to first mortgage. No requirement to file within mechanic's lien time limits. (Amended Protective Restrictions Section )

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other household pets allowed, but not for commercial purposes and not a nuisance or hazard. (Amended Protective Restrictions Section )

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but with restrictions: minimum rental period 30 days. Board approval required for rentals longer than 30 days. Must notify Association within 45 days of commencement. Renters must adhere to covenants and provide contact info. (Amended Protective Restrictions Section )

Parking & vehicles

Not allowed in open areas for more than 5 consecutive days (large trucks, commercial vehicles). (Section 23b)

Fences

Perimeter fencing: cedar split rail, 2-3 rails, max 4 ft high, black chain link inside. Gate max 4 ft high, 40 in wide. Privacy fencing: only immediately around patio, max 6 ft, wood or brick. Inground pool safety fence: min 4 ft, self-clos (Amended Protective Restrictions Section )

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, structure, fence, deck, pool, shed, driveway addition, or alteration of topography/drainage. Prior notification and ACC approval required. (Amended Protective Restrictions Sections)

Home business

Permitted if conducted entirely within dwelling, by immediate family, no sign, no commodity sold on premises, no employees other than family, no industrial manufacturing equipment. Excludes barber shop, beauty parlor, etc. Must abide by qui (Amended Protective Restrictions Section )

Signs & flags

One sign up to 5 sq ft advertising property for sale/rent; builder sign during construction; political signs (up to same size, 30 days before election, removed 24 hours after); temporary event signs allowed 2 days before, 1 day after, max 3 (Amended Protective Restrictions Section )

Setbacks / home size

Minimum building setback line as per Plat. Side yard: no nearer than 8 ft from side lot line, combined width min 20 ft. Rear yard: no closer than 40 ft to rear lot line. Eaves, steps, open porches excepted but not closer than 6 ft to other (Amended Protective Restrictions Section )

Maintenance

Owner must maintain exterior including roofs ('adequate maintenance of roofs'). (Section 25)

Use restrictions

Yes, single-family residences only. Home occupations permitted as defined. (Amended Protective Restrictions Section )

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot owned. Proportionate vote for interest in additional lots. (Amended By-Laws Article II Section B; Or)

Amendments

By-laws: require 20% quorum; two-thirds vote of members present or by proxy. Covenants: KWHA may amend with two-thirds majority vote of lot owners when submitted by Board. Covenant amendments require 2/3 vote of lot owners. (Amended By-Laws Article VI; Amended Prot)

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