Brownstones at 751 South

What Brownstones at 751 South's governing documents say

This is a subdivision declaration for the Brownstones at 751 South, a townhome-style neighborhood within the larger 751 South community in Durham, NC. It creates a sub-association (the Brownstones Committee) that manages common areas and provides maintenance services specifically for Brownstones lots, funded by separate assessments. This document is an amendment to the master 751 South declaration, so it supplements—not replaces—the main community rules.

• What you own & maintain: You own your Brownstones lot and unit, but the association maintains the exterior of your unit (roof, gutters, exterior walls, walks, fences) and the front/rear landscaping. You're responsible for interior maintenance, glass, screens, exterior lights, and any landscaping beyond the basic package.
• Landscaping & yard access: The association mows, fertilizes, mulches, and edges your lawn. You must keep an unlocked rear yard gate so contractors can access fenced areas; if you lock it, the association isn't responsible for missed maintenance. You can't plant vegetation without approval, and unusual plants that need extra care may trigger an individual assessment.
• Party walls: Walls shared between attached units are party walls. Repair costs are shared proportionally by owners who use the wall, and disputes go to arbitration. You have an easement to access the adjoining lot for party wall construction or repair.
• Insurance: You must carry fire and hazard insurance covering full replacement value of your unit, including foundations. If you don't, the association can buy it and charge you. The association may also carry master casualty insurance, paid for through Brownstones assessments.
• Assessments & budgets: Brownstones expenses (landscaping, exterior maintenance, insurance, reserves) are paid through separate assessments on Brownstones lots. Budgets increasing assessments by 12% or less are ratified unless 90% of owners vote to reject; increases over 12% need a 2/3 vote. Special assessments for capital improvements require 67% approval. Initial buyers pay a capital payment equal to two months' estimated assessment.
• Voting & amendments: Brownstones owners vote on neighborhood matters with the same voting rights as other 751 South lot owners. Amendments to this article require 80% approval of Brownstones owners (plus Declarant during the control period), but the Declarant can unilaterally amend certain provisions without owner approval.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is a supplemental declaration for the Brownstones neighborhood only. It doesn't include the full 751 South community rules (e.g., architectural review, use restrictions, general assessments) or any specific fee amounts, pet rules, or rental restrictions—those are in the master declaration and 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.