1616 Searay Lane Homeowner's Association

What 1616 Searay Lane Homeowner's Association's governing documents say

This is a condominium community in Carolina Beach, NC, with two units in a single building. The document is the full Declaration of Condominium and By-laws, which bind unit owners. It describes what you own (your unit and a shared interest in common elements), what the association maintains, and the rules for living here.

• What you own & maintain: You own your unit (a three-story, ~1,154 sq ft unit) and an undivided one-half interest in the common elements. You are responsible for all maintenance and repairs inside your unit, including lawns and grounds in your limited common areas. The association maintains and repairs the common elements (e.g., roof, exterior painting, structural parts).
• Use restrictions: Units may be used only as residences for a family, its servants, and guests. No industry, business, or profession of any kind is allowed. No single rooms may be rented; only entire units may be leased.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be for the entire unit (no room rentals). The document does not specify a minimum lease term, but all leases are subject to the rules and require that all unpaid assessments be paid before leasing.
• Pets: Pets are allowed only with written permission from the Board of Managers. Dogs must be carried or on a leash in common areas. Pets may be kept in limited common areas north of the southernmost driveway, restrained by an invisible fence if needed, and must not become a nuisance. Permission can be rescinded by either unit owner if the pet becomes a problem.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, wall, or other structure may be erected or changed without written approval from the Board of Managers. Exterior color changes require unanimous approval of both unit owners. Structural additions or alterations to a unit also require prior written consent from the Board.
• Parking & vehicles: No boats, trailers, bicycles, or similar items may be left in common areas (they may be stored in limited common areas). Vehicles must not impede access to another owner's unit, and owners must obey posted parking and traffic regulations.
• Assessments & fees: The Board determines common charges annually and assesses them equally (each unit pays one-half of common expenses). Unpaid assessments accrue interest at the legal rate and create a lien on the unit. The association may foreclose to collect delinquent charges.
• Insurance: The association must maintain property insurance on the building (fire, flood, etc.) at 100% replacement cost and public liability insurance. Unit owners may insure their personal property separately, but their coverage cannot reduce the association's insurance proceeds.

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.