Eno Commons Homeowners Association Inc

What Eno Commons Homeowners Association Inc's governing documents say

Eno Commons is a single-family home community in Durham, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This declaration of covenants and restrictions applies to all lot owners, who are automatically members of the HOA. It sets rules for property use, construction, assessments, and common areas, and is designed to preserve the community's residential character and environmental values.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and home; the association maintains common properties like private roads, open areas, and a common house. Lot owners must keep their property well-maintained, and the association can step in and charge the owner if they don't.
• Leasing & rentals: Owners who don't live at Eno Commons may rent their home for up to two years, unless the association grants an extension. The owner must inform the association of all lessees and provide them with the governing documents; the owner remains responsible for tenant compliance.
• Architectural review: All construction, exterior changes, fences, and other structures need written approval from the association's board or architectural committee. Plans are reviewed for harmony with the neighborhood; if no decision is made within 60 days, approval is deemed given.
• Parking & vehicles: Residents' cars must be parked in designated areas, not on lots or streets, unless the association grants special permission. Trucks over one ton, trailers, campers, and boats are generally not allowed on lots or common property except for temporary loading or construction.
• Pets & animals: Only usual domesticated household pets are allowed; horses, poultry, fowl, swine, cattle, and other livestock are prohibited. Large-scale breeding is not permitted, and pets must not become a nuisance.
• Environmental & nuisance rules: The community emphasizes solar access, water quality, and natural buffers. No hunting, no persistent pesticides, no cutting of live hardwood trees 5 inches or larger (except for approved structures), and no operable firearms are allowed. Noise and other nuisances are regulated by association rules.
• Assessments & fees: The association levies annual assessments to cover maintenance and operations. For 1997, the assessment was $1,080 per year ($90/month). The board can increase assessments up to 10% per year without a vote; larger increases require majority approval. Assessments are a lien on the lot, and unpaid amounts can lead to foreclosure.
• Construction & occupancy requirements: Lot owners must build a home and obtain a certificate of occupancy within two years of buying the lot. Construction must be completed within 12 months of starting. Each lot is limited to one dwelling unit, and a maximum of 2,000 square feet of impervious surface is allowed.

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.