Chatfield Court Homeowners

What Chatfield Court Homeowners's governing documents say

Chatfield Court is a single-family home community in Durham, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). The rules apply to all lot owners, who are automatically members of the association. This document is the full declaration of covenants and restrictions, so it covers the core rules for living here.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and living unit. The association maintains common properties (open spaces, walkways, parking areas) and carries insurance on them. Party walls between attached homes are shared, with repair costs split proportionally.
• Assessments & fees: The HOA charges regular assessments for common area upkeep and can levy special assessments for capital improvements. The initial maximum annual assessment was $180 per lot, and it can increase up to 5% per year without a vote; larger increases require a two-thirds vote of members.
• Architectural review: Any exterior structure, fence, wall, landscaping change, or alteration must be approved in writing by the board or an aesthetics committee. If they don't respond within 30 days, approval is automatically granted.
• Pets & animals: The board can adopt rules limiting the types of animals or pets kept on lots or in units, and can govern their presence on common areas.
• Use & nuisance rules: Lots must be used only for residential purposes allowed by zoning. No noxious or offensive activities, and no temporary structures (trailers, tents, shacks) for human habitation.
• Leasing & rentals: The declaration doesn't restrict leasing or set minimum lease terms, so rentals are allowed unless the board adopts separate rules.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document doesn't specify age restrictions, parking rules (beyond one designated space per unit), or detailed pet limits. It also doesn't include current fee amounts or specific architectural guidelines—those are set by the board separately.

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.