Dutchess Village Homeowners Association

What Dutchess Village Homeowners Association's governing documents say

Dutchess Village is a planned community in Cary, NC, with both townhome and single-family lots, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This document set includes the HOA's bylaws, articles of incorporation, and the declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) — the full rulebook for the community. It applies to all lot owners, who are automatically members of the association.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot (townhome or single-family) and share the Common Area. The association maintains the Common Area and, for townhome lots, the exterior of the dwellings, parking areas, and private drives. Single-family lot owners maintain their own exteriors.
• Assessments & fees: All owners must pay annual and special assessments, which are secured by a lien on the property. Assessments are split into two classes: one for townhome lots (covering exterior maintenance, parking, and lighting) and one for single-family lots (covering only recreational area maintenance). Delinquent assessments accrue 10% annual interest, and the association can foreclose or sue.
• Use of Common Area & recreation: Every owner has an easement to use the Common Area, including access and parking. The association can charge fees for recreational facilities, suspend use for unpaid assessments, and limit the number of guests. Use of recreational facilities is subject to association rules.
• Parking & vehicles: Each townhome lot is entitled to two parking spaces, with one permanently assigned near the dwelling. Single-family lots are not covered by this parking provision.
• Architectural control: The association has an Architectural Control Committee, as provided in the Declaration, to review and approve exterior changes. The declaration also allows the association to regulate or prohibit television antennas on lots.
• Rental & leasing: Owners may delegate their Common Area use rights to tenants, but the document does not specify lease terms or restrictions on renting. (Note: The excerpt does not contain explicit rental rules beyond this delegation.)
• Voting & meetings: Each lot has one vote (Class A), with the developer holding three votes per lot until conversion to Class A by 1989 or earlier. Annual meetings are held in January, and a 10% quorum is required. Directors serve staggered terms, and the board manages the association.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include rules on pets, age restrictions, or specific architectural standards (beyond the committee's existence). It also does not state the actual assessment amounts or any rental minimums.

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.