Northern Lights

Key facts from Northern Lights's documents

Reflects the 2005 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium (Declaration Article 1: 'Northern Lights )

Legal name

NORTHERN LIGHTS CONDOMINIUMS

Governing law

Montana Unit Ownership Act (Bylaws Article 1: 'established pursuant )

Assessments & dues

Budget adopted by Council, then assessments allocated to each unit based on percentage ownership of common elements. (Bylaws Article 'POWERS AND DUTIES' parag)

Special assessments

Council may levy assessments for common charges; likely includes special assessments if budget not adopted or for emergencies, though not explicitly stated. (Bylaws Article 'POWERS AND DUTIES': 'To )

Collections & liens

Council may enforce collection of assessments by suit and foreclosing the lien provided for the same and collection of rent during pendency of foreclosure. (Bylaws Article 'POWERS AND DUTIES' parag)

Reserves & fees

Budget includes reserves (listed in Bylaws Article J item 6). (Bylaws Article 'POWERS AND DUTIES' parag)

Pets

Yes, birds, cats, and small house dogs are permitted if kept in unit or garage, under control, and not a nuisance. (2005 Community Rules Rule 13; 2013 Rule )

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to restrictions. Lease must be in writing, signed by all proposed adult tenants, and contain language that breach of governing documents is lease breach; Association may terminate. (Declaration Article 10: 'A lease of a un)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited (see above).

Architectural approval

Yes, for exterior additions, changes, or decorations. Prior consent of Chairman or Council required for many exterior modifications. (2005 Community Rules Rules 3,5,6,8; Decl)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited, but 'noncommercial' may restrict. No specific rule.

Use restrictions

Yes, units restricted to residential, noncommercial purposes. (Declaration Article 10: 'The Property...)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (unit owners) and Class B (Declarant). Class B ceases when last unit sold or on 7th anniversary of recording Declaration. (Declaration Article 12.B (page 7) and By)

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