Chatwick Hills

Key facts from Chatwick Hills's documents

Reflects the 2020 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium (Title and Article I)

Governing law

Act 59, Public Acts of 1978 (Michigan Condominium Act), as amended (Title: "(Act 59, Public Acts of 1978) as)

Assessments & dues

Board adopts annual budget including estimated common expenses, contingencies, reserves; regular assessments set accordingly (Bylaws 5.01)

Special assessments

Permitted; determined by Board resolution, may be levied in emergency or for capital improvements; requires 2/3 vote of co-owners for certain items? Actually Section 5.05 allows special assessments by Board for common expenses not budgeted; (Bylaws 5.05)

Collections & liens

Association has a lien on the unit for unpaid assessments; may foreclose (Bylaws 5.06(e) and 5.06(g))

Reserves & fees

Maintained for major repair/replacement; minimum 10% of current annual budget on noncumulative basis (Bylaws 4.06)

Pets

Dogs, cats, fish, birds, and other small domestic pets allowed, but not more than a reasonable number as determined by the Board (Bylaws 7.05(g))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, co-owner may lease unit (Bylaws 9.02(a))

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically addressed; but all parking must be in designated areas (Bylaws 7.05(c))

Fences

Fences may be constructed if approved by Board; otherwise, standards not specified (Bylaws 7.04 (general architectural contr)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any exterior alterations, additions, or improvements; Board approval required (Bylaws 7.04)

Home business

Home occupations permitted if no exterior evidence, no customer visits, no signage, does not generate traffic or noise, and complies with local ordinances (Bylaws 7.02)

Signs & flags

Not specifically addressed; presumably allowed subject to sign restrictions (Bylaws 7.05(h) – signs generally)

Maintenance

Association responsible (roofs are part of building elements – General Common Elements) (Master Deed 4.1(k) and 4.3(b))

Insurance

Association shall maintain property insurance for Common Elements and Units (except betterments), plus liability insurance (Bylaws 6.02(a) and (b))

Use restrictions

Units shall be used for residential purposes only (Bylaws 7.01)

Voting & meetings

Each unit one vote with equal weight; no cumulative voting; co-owners of a unit collectively cast one vote (Bylaws 2.02 and 2.04)

Amendments

Non-material: Board vote; Material without consent: Board vote for certain purposes (redefine common elements, correct errors, comply with law, etc.); Material with consent: requires 2/3 vote of co-owners and mortgagees if entitled. Termina (Master Deed 7.1, 7.3, 7.5)

Amenities

Swimming pool, clubhouse, tennis court (Master Deed 4.1(n))

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