Kitchin Farms Homeowners Association Inc

What Kitchin Farms Homeowners Association Inc's governing documents say

Kitchin Farms is a planned community of detached single-family homes in Wake Forest, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This declaration sets out the rules and obligations for all lot owners, including assessments, maintenance responsibilities, and architectural controls. It is the full rulebook for the community.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and home; the association maintains common areas, private streets, and certain retaining walls. You are responsible for maintaining your lot and exterior of your home, and the association can step in and charge you (plus a 15% admin fee) if you don't.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are capped at $1,020 per lot for 2017, increasing automatically by 10% each year unless the board sets a lower amount. Special assessments require a 2/3 vote of Class A members, and a working capital fee equal to 1/6 of the annual assessment is due at the initial sale of each home.
• Leasing & rentals: If you lease your home, your vote on association matters is limited to 49% weight. The declaration does not restrict the length of leases or require board approval for rentals.
• Architectural review: The declaration establishes architectural control, but the specific review process and standards are not detailed in this excerpt. You will need to check the full document or association rules for details.
• Common area use: All owners have a right to use common areas, but the association can charge fees for certain facilities and suspend your use rights for unpaid assessments (after 30 days) or rule violations (up to 60 days). You cannot alter common areas without written consent.
• Voting & membership: Each lot gets one vote, but the developer (Declarant) holds 99 votes per lot until the Declarant Control Period ends (no later than December 31, 2026). During that period, the developer can appoint the board.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include the full architectural guidelines, rental restrictions, or specific rules about pets, parking, or noise. Those may be in the bylaws or separate rules 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.