Summer Bay Villas Townhomes

What Summer Bay Villas Townhomes's governing documents say

This is the declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for Beckington Townhomes, a planned community of townhomes in Leland, NC. It establishes a homeowners association (HOA) that all owners automatically join, and it sets rules for property use, architectural control, assessments, and maintenance. The document binds all current and future owners, and is relevant to anyone buying, living in, or renting a home here.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the dwelling on it. You must maintain your unit and lot in good repair, including lawns, trees, painting, and snow removal. The HOA maintains common areas (like streets, stormwater facilities, and open space) and carries master insurance on them.
• Assessments & fees: All owners pay annual assessments to cover common expenses. A working capital fee equal to one quarter of the annual assessment is due within 10 days of buying. Special assessments for capital improvements require a 2/3 vote of owners unless the board declares an emergency. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the property and can be foreclosed.
• Architectural review: Any exterior change—building, fence, mailbox, sign, or color change—requires prior written approval from the Architectural Review Board. Plans must be submitted at least 60 days before work starts, with a $100 nonrefundable fee. The board can deny plans for any reason, including aesthetics.
• Use & occupancy restrictions: Units are for residential use only. No short-term rentals, hotels, time-shares, or bed-and-breakfasts are allowed. Home occupations are permitted only if they don't affect common areas or the residential character. No family day care is allowed.
• Pets: Only dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed, and they cannot be bred or kept for commercial purposes. Pets must be registered, licensed, and vaccinated, and owners must clean up waste immediately. No livestock, poultry, or exotic animals are permitted.
• Parking & vehicles: No commercial vehicles, large trucks (over 24 feet or 3/4 ton), recreational vehicles, or inoperable vehicles may be parked on lots unless concealed in a garage. Minor repairs are allowed but must be done out of sight. All vehicles must be operated safely and legally.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not specify a minimum lease term or any rental restrictions beyond prohibiting short-term rentals (hotel, motel, time-share, bed-and-breakfast). Leases are otherwise permitted, but owners remain responsible for their tenants' compliance with all rules.
• Stormwater & environmental rules: Each lot has a maximum built-upon area (see Exhibit C) and must maintain a 50-foot vegetated buffer near surface waters. Drainage cannot be altered without state approval. These covenants run with the land and cannot be changed without the state's consent.

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.