Summer Meadow Owners Association Inc

What Summer Meadow Owners Association Inc's governing documents say

Summer Meadow is a planned residential community in Durham, NC, with both single-family detached homes and townhomes, governed by a homeowners association. This declaration establishes the master rules for the entire community, including assessments, maintenance responsibilities, and architectural control. It applies to all property owners in Summer Meadow.

• What you own & maintain: Single-family lot owners own and maintain their homes and lots. Townhome owners own their units, but the association handles exterior maintenance (roofs, siding, gutters, etc.) for townhomes, while owners maintain patios, decks, windows, and HVAC equipment.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are capped at $240 for single-family lots and $900 for townhome lots, with automatic 5% annual increases (or CPI, whichever is higher). Special assessments require 51% member approval. New owners pay a working capital fee (1/4 of annual assessment for single-family, 2 months for townhomes) plus $50 for stormwater.
• Leasing & rentals: The declaration does not restrict leasing or rentals; no minimum lease terms or rental caps are mentioned.
• Pets: The declaration does not mention any pet restrictions.
• Architectural review: An Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approves site plans and exterior changes. Owners must get approval before making exterior modifications, including landscaping in front yards.
• Party walls (townhomes): Townhome owners share party walls; repair costs are shared proportionally, and owners must maintain their walls and not impair structural integrity.
• Insurance: The association carries master insurance on common areas. Townhome owners must carry their own hazard insurance covering full replacement cost, with the association listed as additional insured.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is the master declaration; supplemental declarations may add stricter rules for specific subdivisions. It does not include detailed architectural guidelines, rental restrictions, or pet rules.

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.