York Woods Homeowners Assoc Inc

What York Woods Homeowners Assoc Inc's governing documents say

York Woods is a townhome community in Durham, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) is the rulebook for owners, covering assessments, exterior maintenance, architectural control, and use restrictions. It's relevant to current and prospective owners, as well as renters, who must follow the rules.

• What you own & maintain: You own your townhome lot, but the association handles exterior maintenance of the building (roof, gutters, exterior surfaces, etc.) and common areas. You're responsible for windows, doors, garage doors, porches, decks, stairs, and driveways, plus your own interior and personal property.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at $1,200 per lot, paid quarterly, and can increase by up to 10% or CPI each year without a vote. Special assessments for capital improvements require a 2/3 vote. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the property and can lead to foreclosure.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes—buildings, fences, signs, antennas, landscaping, etc.—need prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). The ACC has broad discretion and can deny based on aesthetics. If no decision within 30 days, plans are deemed approved.
• Parking & vehicles: Boats, trailers, campers, motor homes, limousines, trucks, and tractors cannot be parked on streets or on the property except in an enclosed garage or designated areas. Garage doors must stay closed except for entry/exit.
• Pets: No more than two pets per lot, and they must be common domesticated animals (dog, cat, or birds) housed inside the residence. Dangerous animals are not allowed; other pets need association approval.
• Leasing & rentals: The declaration doesn't specify lease terms or rental restrictions, but owners can delegate their common area use to tenants. Renters must follow the same rules and are subject to the association's regulations.
• Party walls: Walls shared between townhomes are party walls. Owners sharing a wall split repair and maintenance costs. If damaged by fire or casualty, any owner can restore it, and others who use it must contribute proportionally.
• Insurance: Each owner must carry all-risk casualty insurance on their unit (100% replacement cost) and name the association as additional insured. Renters must have an HO4 policy with at least $300,000 liability coverage.

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.