Mills Street Townhomes Property Owners Association

What Mills Street Townhomes Property Owners Association's governing documents say

Mills Street Townhomes is a townhome community in Raleigh, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This document is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that binds all lot owners. It explains what you own, what the association maintains, and the rules you must follow as a resident.

• What you own & maintain: You own your townhome lot and the building's interior. The association maintains the common elements (like streets, walkways, and open space) and also provides exterior maintenance for each unit, including roofs, gutters, exterior surfaces, and landscaping. You are responsible for window glass, screens, and anything inside your courtyard or secured area.
• Assessments & fees: You must pay annual assessments to the HOA, which cover common expenses and exterior maintenance. The initial maximum annual assessment was $1,200 per unit (as of 2016), and it can increase each year by up to 12% or the Consumer Price Index increase, whichever is greater, without a membership vote. Special assessments may also be levied for capital improvements or refurbishment, with limits (e.g., up to $1,000 per lot for refurbishment, once every 5 years).
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not restrict leasing or rentals, but it does allow owners to delegate their use of common elements to tenants. There is no minimum lease term mentioned.
• Pets: You may keep dogs, cats, pet birds, or other household pets, but not for commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed when on common elements, and you must clean up after them. The board can decide if a pet is a 'generally recognized house pet' and can restrict pets that are a nuisance.
• Architectural review: Before making any exterior changes—like building a fence, changing siding, or adding landscaping—you must get written approval from the board or an architectural committee. They have 30 days to respond, and they can reject plans for any reason, including aesthetics.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No trade or business is allowed unless approved by the board, and any approved business must be conducted entirely inside your home or garage without causing noise, traffic, or other nuisances. You must also avoid obnoxious or offensive activities that disturb neighbors.
• Party walls: Walls shared between townhomes are party walls. You share the cost of reasonable repair and maintenance with your neighbor, and if a wall is damaged by fire or casualty, any owner who used it can restore it and others must contribute proportionally.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include details about parking rules, age restrictions, or specific fines for rule violations. It also doesn't specify the exact current assessment amount or the full set of board 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.