Covil Estates

What Covil Estates's governing documents say

Covil Estates is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (Covil Estates Amenities, Inc.) that maintains common areas and amenities. This document is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for the association, binding all lot owners and their tenants, guests, and invitees.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and home; the association maintains the common areas (including signage, landscaping, and irrigation) and the 'Properties' (defined as the real estate on Attachment A, which includes amenities). The association sets the standard of upkeep and may assess you for damage caused by your negligence.
• Assessments & fees: All owners pay equal annual assessments set by the board. The initial budget set a monthly assessment of $35 per lot plus a one-time $70 working capital fee. Additional assessments require a 2/3 vote of members present. Late payments incur a 1/2% monthly late charge and up to 10% annual interest.
• Use of common areas: Common areas are for recreational and open-space uses. Owners have a non-exclusive right to use them, but the association can regulate use, grant easements, and impose user fees. No owner may obstruct or make exclusive use of common areas without board approval.
• Leasing & rentals: The board may adopt rules and procedures for leasing lots or portions thereof on a temporary basis. No specific lease term minimum or maximum is stated in this document.
• Signs & alterations: No signs may be erected on common areas or properties without board approval, except for developer marketing or association signs. No alterations or construction on common areas without prior written board approval.
• Noise & nuisance: No unreasonably loud noise or activity that causes annoyance or disturbance to others on common areas or properties is permitted.
• Enforcement & penalties: The board may suspend voting rights and use of common areas for up to 60 days for violations or unpaid assessments. It may also enter the property to abate violations at the owner's expense, tow vehicles, and seek legal remedies. Owners are liable for their own and their tenants'/guests' violations.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not specify architectural review standards, pet restrictions, parking rules, or age restrictions. Those may be addressed in separate rules and regulations adopted by the board.

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.