Pineywoodstownhouses

What Pineywoodstownhouses's governing documents say

This is a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for Pineywoods Townhouses, a townhome community in Southern Pines, NC, with 24 lots and shared common areas. It binds all lot owners, who are automatically members of the homeowners association. The document covers assessments, architectural control, party wall responsibilities, and use restrictions.

• What you own & maintain: You own your townhouse lot and are responsible for maintaining the exterior of your building, including painting, roofs, gutters, and other exterior surfaces. The association maintains the common areas, but if you fail to maintain your property, the association can step in and charge you for the work.
• Assessments & fees: The association levies annual and special assessments for common area maintenance and capital improvements. Annual assessments can increase up to 8% per year without a vote; larger increases require a two-thirds vote of members. Special assessments also require a two-thirds vote. Unpaid assessments accrue interest at 8% per year and become a lien on the property.
• Architectural review: You must get written approval from the board or an architectural committee before building, altering, or adding any exterior structure. If they don't respond within 30 days, approval is considered granted.
• Party walls: Walls shared between townhouses are party walls. Repair and maintenance costs are shared proportionally by the owners who use the wall. If one owner's negligence causes damage, that owner bears the full cost. Disputes go to arbitration.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for residential use only, with single-family townhouses no more than 3.5 stories. No temporary structures, trailers, or outbuildings can be used as residences. Noxious or offensive activities are prohibited.
• Common area access: All owners have a right to use the common areas, but the association can charge fees for recreational facilities and can suspend your voting rights and facility use if you don't pay assessments (or for up to 60 days for rule infractions).
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not specify the amount of annual assessments (only the initial $100 cap), pet rules, leasing restrictions, or age restrictions. It also doesn't describe any specific amenities beyond the common area.

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.