Bridgewater Property Owners' Association, Inc.

What Bridgewater Property Owners' Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

Bridgewater is a planned single-family home community in Holden Beach, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (the Bridgewater Property Owners' Association). This document is the full set of protective covenants that run with the land, binding all current and future lot owners, tenants, and occupants. It covers what you can build, how you can use your property, and your obligations to the association.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the single-family dwelling on it. The association maintains common elements (e.g., roads, stormwater systems, piers, docks, bulkheads) and provides exterior maintenance of roofs, gutters, downspouts, exterior building surfaces, and brick walls. You are responsible for interior maintenance, windows, doors, and heat pumps.
• Architectural review: Any new structure, exterior change, or addition (including fences, decks, sheds, landscaping changes, and color changes) requires prior written approval from the declarant or an architectural committee. Plans must be submitted; if no decision within 30 days, approval is deemed given. Construction must be completed within 12 months of starting.
• Leasing & rentals: Rentals are allowed, but each lease must be for a continuous term of at least three months. Short-term or vacation rentals are not permitted.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot is entitled to two parking spaces. No trucks over 3/4-ton capacity, boats, campers, trailers, or mobile homes may be parked on lots or streets. All vehicles must be parked in designated spaces or garages. Inoperable or unregistered vehicles are prohibited and may be towed.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed, but not for commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed and escorted outside the lot, and owners must promptly remove all excrement from common areas and other lots.
• Use restrictions & nuisances: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No temporary structures (trailers, tents) as residences. No wood-burning fireplaces. Window coverings must be off-white from the outside. Exterior lights must be clear, white, or non-frost. No outside antennas or satellite dishes without approval. No signs except for declarant's sales/rental signs. No activity that increases insurance rates or creates a nuisance.
• Assessments & fees: All lot owners pay general assessments for common expenses, plus potential special assessments for capital improvements (requires majority vote) or emergency repairs (board can levy without vote). A one-time working capital assessment equal to one quarter-year's general assessment is due at closing. Assessments are a continuing lien on the lot; unpaid amounts accrue interest and may lead to suspension of voting rights and common area use.

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.