Egypt Valley Woods

Key facts from Egypt Valley Woods's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium

Legal name

Egypt Valley Woods Condominium

Governing law

Michigan Condominium Act (Public Act 59 of 1978, as amended, MCL 559.190 and 559.190a) (Recitals and Section 1.1)

Assessments & dues

Determined by annual budget; due in one annual payment on November 1 of each year. (Sections 2.2(a), 2.3)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board if approved by not less than two-thirds of all co-owners. Includes additions to General Common Elements exceeding $2,000 per unit per year, purchase of unit on foreclosure, or other purposes. (Section 2.2(b))

Collections & liens

Association has statutory lien. May foreclose by judicial action or advertisement. Notice 10 days after mailed notice. Affidavit recorded before foreclosure. Expenses and attorney fees secured by lien. Defaulting co-owner cannot use General (Section 2.5)

Reserves & fees

At least 10% of current annual budget on noncumulative basis. Association shall analyze if more needed. (Section 2.2(a))

Pets

Yes, but only two household pets (dogs and cats) unless prior written approval. No commercial breeding. No savage/dangerous animals or livestock. Pets must be restrained and not run loose on Common Elements. (Section 6.1(j))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but requires unanimous approval of all co-owners of the unit, approval of Association Board, written lease with specific terms. Lease term 3-12 months, no renewal beyond 12 months, not leased again for 6 months. No subleasing. (Section 6.3)

Architectural approval

Yes, plans and specifications for any building must have prior written approval of Developer during Development Period and Association thereafter. Exterior changes, fencing, antennas, lighting, solar panels, satellite dishes also require ap (Sections 6.2(i)(5), 6.1(d)-(h))

Home business

Home occupations allowed only if conducted entirely within residence by immediate family, incidental and secondary to dwelling, and does not change character. (Section 6.1(b))

Signs & flags

Only signs advertising unit for sale or lease; max size 4 square feet. Developer signs allowed. (Section 6.1(c))

Setbacks / home size

One-story: at least 2,700 sq ft excl garage/porches; multi-story: total 3,000 sq ft with main floor 1,800; tri-level: 3,000; Unit 1: 2,000 main floor (one-story) or 2,700 total (multi-story). Developer/Association may waive. (Section 6.2(a))

Maintenance

Co-owner is responsible for roof of their residence. (Section 5.3 (lists roof as co-owner resp)

Use restrictions

Units intended for single-family residential purposes only. No business, apartment, lodging, etc. No more than one residence per unit. (Section 6.1(a))

Voting & meetings

One vote per unit. Developer gets one vote per unit owned. Land contract vendee votes unless vendor reserves. Non-developer co-owners cannot vote until first annual meeting. Cumulative voting not permitted. (Sections 8.1, 8.2, 8.5)

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