Association of Homeowners of Southampton Inc

Key facts from Association of Homeowners of Southampton Inc's documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Association of Homeowners of Southampton, Inc., a North Carolina nonprofit corporation (Article I, Definitions - 'Association')

Developer / declarant

Parker & Orleans Homebuilders, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Preamble)

Governing law

North Carolina General Statutes Section 47F-3-113 (referenced for insurance) (Section 5.1(d))

Age restriction

No age restriction found (Article I)

Assessments & dues

Maximum annual assessment is $405 per Lot until January 1 following first Lot conveyance; then increases by 10% per year (e.g., $446, $491) (Section 4.20)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot; lien filed with Clerk of Superior Court; Association may foreclose (Sections 4.9, 4.11)

Reserves & fees

Association must maintain a separate repair and reconstruction fund for the Southampton DP Facility (stormwater pond) with amount determined by City of Durham (Section 5.5(d))

Pets

Dogs, cats, and usual household pets allowed in reasonable number as determined by Board; no commercial breeding; no potbellied pigs (Section 7.6)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing permitted only if Owner has previously occupied the dwelling as primary residence and has future intent to do so; no lease with option to purchase; no commercial leasing (Section 7.30)

Parking & vehicles

Parking on streets or commercial vehicles, mobile homes, RVs, boats, trailers, stored or inoperable vehicles prohibited except in enclosed garages; construction/service/delivery vehicles exempt during daylight hours (Section 7.4(i))

Fences

No fence or fencing type barrier without prior written consent of ARC; Declarant may specify style and color (Section 7.16)

Architectural approval

No exterior construction, alteration, addition, or erection without ARC approval; ARC composed of 3 persons appointed by Board (Section 6.1)

Solar & roof

Solar energy collectors or other energy conservation equipment must be integral and harmonious part of architectural design as determined by ARC (Section 7.21)

Home business

Home businesses allowed only if operated by Owner or resident household member, no signs, no extra traffic, no outside storage, all permits obtained, no employees except residents, and prior written approval from Board with annual registrat (Section 7.2)

Signs & flags

No signs except standard 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' signs; political signs limited to one per Owner, displayed no earlier than 45 days before election and no later than 7 days after, maximum size 24x24 inches (Section 7.3)

Setbacks / home size

No specific setback requirements found (Section 6.1)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance of Lot and improvements; Association responsible for Common Property (Section 5.2)

Insurance

Association must obtain property insurance covering full replacement cost of insurable improvements, and liability insurance with combined single limit of at least $1,000,000 (Sections 8.1, 8.2)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used for residential purposes exclusively, with exceptions for sales offices, model homes, and approved home businesses (Section 7.2)

Voting & meetings

Class I: each Owner (other than Declarant) has one vote per Lot; Class II: Declarant has 6 votes per Lot owned (Article III, Section 3.2)

Amendments

Declaration may be amended pursuant to Supplementary Declaration or amendment in accordance with its terms; specific procedures not detailed in this document (Article I - 'Declaration' definition)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.