The Courtyards on Farrington Homeowners Association Inc

What The Courtyards on Farrington Homeowners Association Inc's governing documents say

The Courtyards on Farrington is a planned community of single-family detached homes in Chapel Hill, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This declaration establishes the HOA and sets rules for all owners, residents, and guests. It is a full rulebook for a standard HOA community.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the house on it. You must maintain your home, landscaping, and any fence/gate in your side yard easement. The association maintains common areas and certain landscaped areas within your lot (like front lawns and sidewalks).
• Architectural review: Before making exterior changes (fences, landscaping, painting, etc.), you must get written approval from the developer or, later, the architectural review committee. Interior remodeling doesn't need approval, but changes to screened porches or patios visible from outside do.
• Leasing & rentals: You may lease your home, but the association can require a minimum lease term of up to 12 months and restrict owners from leasing multiple homes. Tenants must follow all governing documents.
• Signs & flags: No signs are allowed except those installed by the developer/association or required by law. You can display a U.S. or North Carolina flag (up to 4x6 feet) without a flagpole, and religious/holiday displays are allowed inside your home.
• Assessments & fees: The association can levy regular and special assessments to cover common expenses. There is also a non-refundable initial contribution required when you first buy a lot.
• Rules & enforcement: The board can adopt and change rules (like noise, parking, or pet rules) with notice to owners. Rules must treat similar owners similarly and can't interfere with household composition or activities inside your home, except to limit occupancy or prohibit nuisances.
• Insurance: You must carry property insurance on your home and liability insurance, naming the association as an additional insured. The association carries master insurance for common areas.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt doesn't include the actual Restrictions and Rules (Exhibit C) or the By-Laws (Exhibit D), which contain specific details on pets, parking, and other day-to-day rules. Those are separate documents.

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.