The Overlook at Trails End

What The Overlook at Trails End's governing documents say

The Overlook at Trails End is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This document is the full declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that apply to all lot owners. It covers property rights, assessments, maintenance, architectural control, and a community boating facility.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the dwelling on it, and you are responsible for maintaining your dwelling in a neat and orderly manner. The association maintains the common elements (including private streets, landscaping, and the community boating facility) and may enter your lot to perform maintenance if you fail to do so, charging the cost plus a 15% service fee.
• Assessments & fees: All lot owners pay annual assessments, which until January 1, 2018, cannot exceed $1,500 per lot per year. After that, the board can increase assessments up to 20% per year without a vote; any larger increase requires a two-thirds vote of members. Special assessments for capital improvements (except for the boating facility) also require a two-thirds vote. A working capital assessment equal to two months' estimated annual assessment is due at closing.
• Architectural review: Any construction, alteration, or exterior change (including grading, tree removal, and landscaping) requires prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). The ACC has 10 days to approve or disapprove plans, and may deny based on aesthetic or environmental grounds. New homes must have at least 2,600 square feet of enclosed heated dwelling area (excluding garages, decks, etc.). A certificate of compliance is required before occupancy.
• Parking & vehicles: No trucks or commercial vehicles greater than 3/4 ton, boats, or trailers may be stored or parked on the property except inside an enclosed garage. Parking on streets or common elements is prohibited.
• Community boating facility: The community includes a boating facility with 7 boat slips on Whiskey Creek, owned by the association for use by all members. The association may levy special assessments for the boating facility without member approval.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not restrict leasing or rentals. Owners may delegate use of common elements to tenants, provided the tenant resides on the property.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not address pet restrictions, age restrictions, or rental caps. It is the full declaration, so those topics are simply not part of the rules.

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.