Dean Manor

What Dean Manor's governing documents say

Dean Manor is a single-family residential HOA community in Clayton, NC, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. This document establishes the HOA, its powers, and the rules that bind all property owners and residents. It is the foundational rulebook for the community.

• What you own & maintain: You own your detached single-family home and lot. You are responsible for all maintenance and repairs within your unit, including interior surfaces, appliances, and utility connections. The HOA maintains common areas, stormwater systems, open spaces, and certain landscaping in public rights-of-way.
• Architectural review: Before making any exterior changes—including construction, landscaping, or painting—you must get written approval from the Declarant (or later the HOA's architectural review committee). Approval is based on aesthetic considerations and can be withheld at the Declarant's sole discretion during the development period.
• Assessments & fees: The HOA levies annual assessments to cover common expenses. For 2021, projected dues are $565, which includes $240 for standard HOA dues, $150 for septic inspection, $150 for lawn maintenance of the off-site septic area, and $25 for administration. Special assessments may be levied for unexpected expenses.
• Rules & enforcement: The HOA can adopt and enforce rules about use and conduct. It may impose fines, suspend voting rights or recreational facility use, suspend services for delinquent assessments, and take self-help actions to correct violations. Owners are entitled to notice and a hearing before most sanctions.
• Leasing & rentals: The HOA cannot prohibit leasing or require consent for leases, but any lease must require the tenant to comply with the governing documents. The owner remains responsible for tenant compliance.
• Insurance: The HOA must carry property insurance on common areas, liability insurance (at least $1,000,000 per occurrence), and other coverages. Owners are responsible for insuring their own unit's improvements, though the HOA may provide blanket coverage and charge the owner.
• Off-site septic system: Some homes use an off-site septic system. The HOA maintains the septic easement area and arranges annual inspections. Owners with these systems pay additional fees ($150/year inspection, $150/year lawn maintenance, $25/year admin) and are responsible for repairs as required.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include the full Use Restrictions and Rules (Exhibit C), Design Guidelines, or By-Laws. It also doesn't specify pet rules, parking rules, or age restrictions—those may be in the missing exhibits or other governing 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.