Saylor's Watch Homeowners Association, Inc.

What Saylor's Watch Homeowners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

Saylor's Watch is a townhome community in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) applies to all lot owners and residents. It covers architectural controls, use restrictions, and mandatory assessments for common area maintenance.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and dwelling. The HOA maintains common areas, including streets, parking, stormwater facilities, and front yard landscaping (lawn care, irrigation). You must maintain your own dwelling and improvements.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments fund common area maintenance, insurance, and operations. Initial maximum monthly assessment was $140 (2-bedroom) or $160 (3-bedroom) per lot. Assessments can increase annually without a vote. A working capital fee equal to two months' assessment is due at closing. Late payments incur interest at 18% and possible lien.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes (structures, fences, landscaping, paint, roofing, etc.) require prior written approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Plans are deemed approved if not acted on within 60 days. Tree removal and landscaping changes also need approval.
• Use restrictions: No business or commercial activity on lots. No tents, sheds, or metal buildings used as residences. No nuisances, vehicle repairs, or outdoor clotheslines. Seasonal decorations must be removed promptly after the holiday. Window coverings visible from outside must be white or neutral. Exterior lights must be clear or white. Flags and flagpoles require ARC approval.
• Pets: Reasonable number of cats, dogs, and household pets allowed, but not for commercial breeding. Pets must be leashed outside and owners must clean up droppings. Animals may not stray onto other lots or common areas except as permitted.
• Parking & vehicles: No parking of boats, trailers, RVs, campers, or commercial vehicles on common areas for more than 10 hours or overnight. Parking on lawns or landscaped areas prohibited. Violators may be towed at owner's expense.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not specify minimum lease terms or rental restrictions beyond general use rules. Leasing is allowed subject to all other covenants.
• Signs: No signs on common areas without HOA approval. The HOA may adopt uniform sign standards. The developer retains sign rights on its lots and common areas.

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.