Elliott Square Owners Association

What Elliott Square Owners Association's governing documents say

Elliott Square is a townhome community in Durham, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA) under the North Carolina Planned Community Act. This declaration sets out the rules for owners, including assessments, architectural review, maintenance responsibilities, and use restrictions. It applies to anyone who buys a home here, and renters are bound by the rules through their lease.

• Assessments & fees: All owners pay regular assessments (amount set annually by the board) and may be subject to special assessments approved by a majority vote. A one-time $500 initial working capital assessment is due at purchase. Unpaid assessments accrue interest up to 18% per year and can become a lien on the property.
• Architectural review: Any exterior change—including fences, landscaping, tree removal, or additions—requires written approval from the Architectural Review Committee before starting. The committee has 15 days to respond; if no response, the request is deemed approved.
• What you own & maintain: The association maintains all exterior elements, including landscaping, roofs, siding, driveways, and patios. Owners are responsible for interior systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), windows, doors, and any upgrades they add after purchase.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking is only allowed in driveways or garages; common-area parking is prohibited except for one van space. Trucks, boats, trailers, RVs, and motorcycles must be parked inside a garage. Junk or inoperable vehicles are not allowed.
• Use restrictions: Homes must be used as residences only. No outside clotheslines, no signs except US or NC flags up to 4x6 feet (political signs allowed per local ordinance), and no exterior antennas or satellite dishes without approval. Trash is disposed of in a common dumpster, not on your lot.
• Party walls: Shared walls between townhomes are party walls. The association repairs them after fire or casualty; other structural repairs are split equally between adjoining owners, and nonstructural repairs are the responsibility of the owner doing the work.
• Insurance: The association carries property insurance on buildings and common areas, plus liability coverage of at least $1 million. Owners must carry their own liability insurance (minimum $300,000) and coverage for any upgrades or personal property.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include rental restrictions (e.g., minimum lease terms), pet rules, age restrictions, or specific assessment amounts. Those may be covered in other sections of the declaration or in the association's rules and regulations.

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.