Wessex at Covil Estates
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What Wessex at Covil Estates's governing documents say
WESSEX at COVIL ESTATES is a single-family home HOA in Wilmington, NC. All lots are for residential use only, and owners must pay annual assessments to the HOA and to a separate amenities corporation (Covil Estates Amenities, Inc.) for shared amenities like a pool and clubhouse.
- What you own & maintain: You own your lot and house. The HOA maintains common areas, stormwater drainage, and utility easements. You must maintain your lot (mowing, clean appearance) and keep it free of unsightly objects.
- Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at $750/year ($330 for Wessex, $420 for Covil Estates), payable quarterly. A working capital fee of $82.50 (Wessex) plus $70 (Covil Estates) is due at closing. Assessments can increase up to 10% per year without a vote; higher increases need 2/3 member approval.
- Architectural review: All construction, alterations, fences, and landscaping must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee (initially the developer, later the HOA board). Minimum house size: 2,000 sq ft (one story) or 2,200 sq ft (two+ stories), plus a two-car garage. Exterior materials limited to conventional frame, brick, wood, clay brick, or stucco.
- Use restrictions: No mobile homes, tents, or temporary structures. No boats visible from street. No satellite dishes without approval. No yard/garage sales. No clotheslines. No noxious activities. All pets must be housed inside; no farm animals.
- Leasing & rentals: The document does not restrict leasing terms or require owner occupancy. However, owners are responsible for tenant compliance with all rules.
- Parking & vehicles: Each lot must provide off-street parking for at least four cars. Driveways must be paved (concrete, brick, or approved material). Inoperative or unlicensed vehicles cannot be kept on the property.
- Construction timeline: Construction must start within 2 months of closing and be substantially completed within 12 months, including exterior finish and landscaping.
Key facts from Wessex at Covil Estates's documents
- Community type
- single family residential (Article VIII Section 1: "All lots shall )
- Legal name
- WESSEX at COVIL ESTATES HOA, INC.
- Developer / declarant
- DLH DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC (Opening paragraph: "by DLH DEVELOPMENT C)
- Assessments & dues
- Initial sum of $750.00 per year ($330 for Wessex + $420 for Covil Estates), payable quarterly or as determined by Board. (Article VI Section 1a)
- Special assessments
- Permitted for capital improvements (construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement of capital improvement on Common Area) with assent of two-thirds of votes of members voting in person or by proxy at a meeting. (Article VI Section 5)
- Collections & liens
- Assessments (annual, special, insurance) together with interest, costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees are a continuing lien upon the lot. Association may foreclose the lien and bring action at law against owner personally. (Article VI Section 1b, Section 11)
- Reserves & fees
- Working capital contributions used solely for initial operating and capital expenses; remaining funds may be transferred to general funds at Board's discretion. (Article VI Section 4)
- Pets
- Dogs and cats allowed, must be housed inside residences, under owners' control at all times. No domesticated farm animal or fowl. No temporary or permanent pets (interpreted as no temporary pet keeping?). (Article VIII Section 16)
- Parking & vehicles
- Boats shall be parked or stored so as not to be visible from the street or any adjacent lot. No house trailer, mobile home, storage building, travel trailer or other recreational vehicle shall be located on any lot or used as a residence (t (Article VIII Section 6, Section 8)
- Fences
- No fence or hedge shall be erected on any lot without written approval from Developer or Architectural Review Committee. Any fence installed must be inspected annually and maintained by owner. (Article VIII Section 9)
- Architectural approval
- Prior approval of Developer or Architectural Review Committee required for all building plans, site locations, landscape plans, and any additions, modifications, or alterations. (Article I Section 12, Article VIII Secti)
- Solar & roof
- No specific regulation; only exterior materials regulated. (Article VIII Section 5)
- Signs & flags
- No advertising signs or billboards except one sign of not more than five square feet to identify builder/general contractor and listing agent. Developer's signs exempt. (Article VIII Section 11)
- Setbacks / home size
- No house shall be erected closer to front lot line or nearer to any side line than minimum distances established by applicable governmental agencies and ordinances. Architectural Review Committee has final approval on all setbacks. On corne (Article VIII Section 2)
- Maintenance
- Association responsible for maintaining planting easement areas, storm water drainage system (including retention ponds, pipes, ditches) on properties except those constructed by individual lot owners and located within individual lots. Ass (Article VII)
- Use restrictions
- All lots shall be single family residential lots and used for residential purposes only. (Article VIII Section 1)
- Voting & meetings
- Two classes: Class A (each Owner one vote per lot), Class B (Declarant three votes per lot owned). Class B converts to Class A when Class A votes equal Class B or on December 31, 2000, whichever earlier. (Article IV Section 2)
Related associations
Part of: Covil Estates
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About this HOA
Wessex at Covil Estates is a homeowners association in Wilmington, NC.
HOAproxy has 3 documents on file for Wessex at Covil Estates: 2 recorded documents and 1 CC&R. Last updated 2026-08-22.
Governing documents
- Declaration of Covenants (1995) · Bk 1914/Pg 228 (14 pages) — PDF
- 00 (4 pages) — PDF
- Document (14 pages) — PDF