Mendenhall Community Association Inc

What Mendenhall Community Association Inc's governing documents say

This is a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for Mendenhall, a planned community of single-family detached homes in Wake County, North Carolina. It establishes a mandatory homeowners association (Mendenhall Community Association, Inc.) that all lot owners automatically join, and it sets out the rules, assessments, and architectural controls that apply to every lot. This document is the full rulebook for the community, so it covers what you can and cannot do with your property and what the association is responsible for.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the dwelling on it. The association maintains common areas and the 'Area of Common Responsibility,' but you are responsible for maintaining your own lot, including the exterior of your home, unless the declaration says otherwise.
• Assessments & fees: Every improved lot pays an equal share of the annual assessment set by the board. The board can also levy special assessments for capital improvements or shortfalls, and specific assessments against individual owners for damage or rule violations. Assessments are a lien on your property if unpaid.
• Architectural review: Before making exterior changes or improvements to your lot, you must get approval from the Architectural Review Committee. This includes buildings, fences, sheds, decks, and other structures. The committee can set design guidelines and has broad discretion.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for residential use only. The declaration prohibits certain activities (like commercial use, noxious activities, and timesharing), restricts vehicles and parking, and limits things like antennas, signs, and window treatments. You must also follow rules about pets, trash, and tree removal.
• Leasing & rentals: The declaration does not set a minimum lease term or restrict leasing, but all owners are subject to the association's rules and assessments. If you rent out your home, you are still responsible for the tenant's compliance.
• Pets: The declaration allows animals but subject to association rules. It does not specify a limit on the number of pets, but the board can adopt reasonable rules about pets.
• Parking & vehicles: Vehicles must be parked in accordance with association rules. The declaration restricts parking on lawns and may require vehicles to be kept in garages or driveways. Commercial vehicles and inoperable cars may be prohibited.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include the full text of the declaration, so some details (like exact assessment amounts, specific architectural guidelines, or complete pet rules) are not available here. The declaration also references separate bylaws and rules that are not included.

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.