55 James at Midtown Homeowners Association Inc

What 55 James at Midtown Homeowners Association Inc's governing documents say

This is the declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for 55 James at Midtown, a planned community of townhomes in Apex, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). It establishes the rules and obligations for all owners, residents, and tenants, covering everything from maintenance responsibilities to assessments and use of common areas.

• What you own & maintain: You own your townhome (a multi-story unit sharing party walls) and the land it sits on. The HOA handles exterior maintenance (roof, exterior walls, entry doors) and landscaping in front, side, and back yards, but you're responsible for windows, interior doors, plumbing/electrical/mechanical systems, patios, decks, stairs, driveways, and front porches (except porch roofs and decorative columns).
• Assessments & fees: All owners pay Common Assessments to cover shared expenses, including exterior maintenance, insurance, and common area upkeep. The HOA can also levy Special Assessments for unbudgeted expenses, capital improvements, or repairs, and Individual Assessments for violations or damage you cause.
• Leasing & rentals: You can rent out your townhome, but tenants must follow the same rules as owners. The HOA can suspend a tenant's use of common areas for unpaid assessments or rule violations (with proper notice and hearing).
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes to your home or lot—like additions, fences, landscaping, or paint colors—must be approved by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) before you start work.
• Common areas & amenities: You have a non-exclusive right to use the common areas (like streets, walkways, and any recreation facilities) as long as you follow HOA rules. The HOA can suspend your use rights for unpaid assessments or violations, but not your legal access or drainage rights.
• Declarant control & future development: The developer (Lennar) controls the HOA until the Declarant Control Period ends (by Jan 1, 2025, or when 75% of lots are sold, whichever comes first). The developer can add or change common areas, add more property, and modify the development plan without owner approval.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt doesn't include specific rules about age restrictions, pets, parking, or rental minimums—those may be in later articles or separate rules. It also doesn't state the actual assessment amounts or the exact boundaries of common areas.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.