St Mary S Subdivision Townhome Owners Association

What St Mary S Subdivision Townhome Owners Association's governing documents say

This is a City of Raleigh required covenant for St. Mary's Subdivision, a townhome community in Raleigh, NC. It binds the townhome owners' association and all property owners, and it primarily ensures the community complies with Raleigh's city code for developments with common elements and expenses. This document is not the full HOA rulebook; it focuses on city-mandated provisions like open space, tree conservation, and utility maintenance.

• What this document covers: This is a city-required covenant that makes the property subject to Raleigh's city code for townhouse developments. It establishes the association's responsibilities for common elements, open space, and stormwater, and it gives the city certain enforcement rights.
• What you own & maintain: You own your townhome lot, but the association maintains common elements, including open space, landscape easements, and private utility lines. You are responsible for maintaining the inside of your unit and any party walls you share with neighbors.
• Open space & trees: Open space and tree conservation areas are permanently protected. You cannot disturb trees or land in these areas without city and association approval, and the association must maintain and replant trees in designated areas.
• Party walls: If your townhome shares a wall with a neighbor, you share responsibility for its maintenance and repair. If you damage it through negligence, you pay the full cost. You have a right to enter your neighbor's property to repair the wall if needed.
• Assessments & liens: The association can levy assessments to pay for common expenses. If you don't pay, the association can file a lien on your property and collect, including interest and attorney fees.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not include typical HOA rules like pet limits, leasing restrictions, architectural review, or parking rules. Those would be in the full declaration and bylaws, which are not included here.

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.