Mulberry Park Townhomes Association Inc

What Mulberry Park Townhomes Association Inc's governing documents say

This is the declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for Mulberry Park Townhomes, a townhome community in Raleigh, NC. It establishes a homeowners association (HOA) that all owners automatically join, and it governs how the community is managed, maintained, and funded. This document is the rulebook for owners, so if you're buying or living here, these rules apply to you.

• What you own & maintain: You own your townhome lot (the building and land), but the association maintains common areas like private streets, stormwater systems, and open space. You're responsible for your own unit and any private walkways or driveways.
• Assessments & fees: All owners pay annual assessments to cover common expenses, including reserves. The initial annual assessment was $160 per lot in 2006, and each year's budget can increase up to 10% without a special vote. Unpaid assessments become a lien on your property and can be foreclosed.
• Architectural review: Before making any improvements to your lot, you must get approval from the Architectural Committee, which has at least three members appointed by the board. This applies to changes like fences, additions, or landscaping alterations.
• Rental & leasing: The declaration does not restrict leasing or renting your townhome, but you remain responsible for all assessments and rules even if you rent it out. Tenants must follow the community rules, and you're liable for their violations.
• Pets: The declaration does not mention any pet restrictions, so pets are allowed unless the board adopts separate rules. Check with the HOA for any pet policies.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking restrictions on public streets apply only to owners and their family members and tenants. The association maintains private streets and parking areas, and may set rules for on-street parking.
• Tree & open space protections: There are protected open space and tree conservation areas where you cannot disturb trees or land without a permit from the City of Raleigh. The association holds a conservation easement to enforce these protections.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include the full bylaws, architectural guidelines, or any rules about amenities (there are none initially). It also doesn't specify age restrictions, so it's not a 55+ community. For complete rules, you'd need the full declaration and other governing documents.

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.