Carnegie Park

What Carnegie Park's governing documents say

Carnegie Park is a townhome community in Raleigh, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) is the rulebook for owners and residents, covering assessments, maintenance, and use restrictions. It's a full rulebook, not a partial document.

• What you own & maintain: You own your townhome lot (Living Unit) and have rights to common areas. The association handles exterior maintenance of your unit (roof, siding, landscaping, etc.), but you're responsible for interior upkeep and any damage you cause.
• Assessments & fees: You must pay annual and special assessments to the HOA. Initial annual assessment was $66 per living unit (plus $14 per garage lot) in 1988, but it can increase annually by up to 10% or CPI, and larger increases need 2/3 member vote. New buyers pay two months' assessment as working capital. Unpaid assessments accrue 12% interest and can become a lien on your property.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes (fences, additions, paint, landscaping) require written approval from the HOA's architectural committee. If they don't respond within 30 days, approval is assumed, but they can reject for any aesthetic reason.
• Leasing & rentals: You can lease your townhome, but leases must be at least six months long. Short-term rentals are not allowed.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot gets two assigned parking spaces. Boats, trailers, RVs, motorcycles, trucks, and commercial vehicles can't be parked on the property unless in a closed garage. No vehicle repairs or unregistered cars are allowed.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed, but not for commercial purposes, and they must not be a nuisance.
• Use restrictions: Property is for single-family residential use only. No businesses, signs (except for sale/rent signs), or activities that increase insurance rates or create nuisances. Window screens on the front are prohibited.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt doesn't include details on the HOA's bylaws, specific rules about common amenities (like pools or clubhouses), or the exact current assessment amounts. It also doesn't cover any age restrictions or affordability requirements.

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.