Bradford of Novi Homeowner's Association

Key facts from Bradford of Novi Homeowner's Association's documents

Community type

Homeowner's Association (Bradford of Novi Homeowner's Association, a Michigan nonprofit corporation) (Preamble; Article I, Section 1(a))

Units / lots

138 (Lots 1-54 of Sub No.1, Lots 55-101 of Sub No.2, Lots 102-138 of Sub No.3) (Article I, Section 1(k))

Governing law

Michigan Nonprofit Corporations Act, Subdivision Control Act of 1967 (Act 288) (Article IV, Section 3 (Nonprofit Act); A)

Assessments & dues

Set annually by Board of Directors at uniform rate for all Lots; no fixed dollar amount stated. (Article V, Sections 3 and 7)

Special assessments

Board may levy additional assessments for shortfalls or emergencies without Owner approval; for capital improvements special assessment requires 51% member consent. (Article V, Section 5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the Lot; may be foreclosed by judicial action or advertisement under Michigan law. Association may bid at sale. Lien subordinate to first mortgages except past due assessments with recorded notice of lien (Article V, Sections 1, 9, 11)

Reserves & fees

At least 20% of current annual budget (non-cumulative) for major repairs and replacements of Common Areas. (Article V, Section 3 (last paragraph))

Pets

Yes, domestic animals commonly deemed household pets allowed; must be kept on leash or in run/pen, not to be objectionable/offensive. (Article VII, Section 9)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but only whole dwelling; minimum lease term one year. (Article VII, Section 15)

Architectural approval

Yes, for buildings, fences, walls, decks, pools, mailboxes, swing sets, play structures, outbuildings, landscaping, exterior improvements/changes. Committee of 3 appointed by Board. (Article VI, Sections 1 and 3)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 30 ft; Side: 10 ft; Rear: 35 ft; Corner exterior side: 30 ft. Variance by Committee and City of Novi deemed waiver. (Article VII, Section 3)

Use restrictions

All Lots for single-family residential use only; no business or commercial activities (including group home, day care, etc.). Home offices allowed with restrictions (no customer traffic, no employees except family, no disturbance, no extra (Article VII, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner one vote per Lot. If multiple owners, designated representative in writing at least 10 days before meeting. In case of Lot Split, designated representative. No more than one vote per Lot; if multiple seek to vote and no designee, (Article IV, Section 2)

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