Dunbarton

What Dunbarton's governing documents say

Dunbarton is a single-family home and townhome community in Durham, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This document is the full declaration of covenants and restrictions, so it applies to all owners and residents. It covers assessments, architectural review, exterior maintenance, and other community rules.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and living unit. The association provides exterior maintenance for each unit, including roofs, gutters, exterior paint, trees, shrubs, and walks, and may assess the cost to owners.
• Assessments & fees: All owners pay regular and special assessments. Regular assessments cover common area maintenance and exterior upkeep; special assessments for capital improvements require a two-thirds vote. Unpaid assessments accrue 8% annual interest and become a lien on the property.
• Architectural review: Any new building, fence, wall, or exterior change (including landscaping outside fenced areas) must be approved in writing by the Board or architectural committee. If no decision is made within 30 days, approval is deemed granted.
• Leasing & rentals: The declaration originally included a right of first refusal for sales and leases, but that article was deleted by amendment in 2008. No other lease restrictions are stated.
• Occupancy & use: Each living unit must be used as a single-family residence. A single family is one individual, related persons, or no more than two unrelated persons living together, plus their children. No noxious or offensive activities are allowed.
• Parking & vehicles: Cars with expired license plates must not be parked anywhere in the community. The property manager can require immediate removal, and the Board may remove the car at the owner's expense.
• Pets: The Board may adopt rules limiting the types of animals or household pets and governing their presence on common property. No specific pet limits are stated in this document.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not specify the amount of regular assessments, the exact common amenities, or any age restrictions. It also does not include the full text of the association's bylaws or rules and regulations.

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.