The Colonies

Key facts from The Colonies's documents

Reflects the 1983 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

The Colonies Homeowners' Association, Inc.

Developer / declarant

Steven A. White and Patricia K. White (Preamble)

Governing law

Oklahoma Unit Ownership Estate Act (Article I, Definition of 'Declaration')

Assessments & dues

Board sets annual budget, levies assessments to cover projected expenses, maintenance fund, and reserve requirement (Article XV, Section 1(a))

Collections & liens

Yes, automatic lien for unpaid assessments, enforceable by foreclosure (Article XV, Section 4(b)-(e))

Reserves & fees

Required for maintenance, repair, or replacement of Common Elements (Article XV, Section 1(a) and Section 6)

Pets

One house pet allowed, not kept for commercial purposes (Article IX, Section 2)

Maintenance

Unit owner responsible for interior, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and limited common elements; Association responsible for common elements and exterior (Article XVI, Section 3)

Insurance

Fire and extended coverage, liability $1,000,000 per occurrence, property at full replacement cost (Article X, Section 1)

Use restrictions

Units shall be used for residential purposes only (Article IX, Section 1)

Amendments

Declaration may be amended by instrument recorded by Association; Bylaws amended by 75% vote of unit owners based on common element interest (Article IV (for Declaration); Bylaws Art)

Amenities

Clubhouse and related amenities (Article I, Section 7(f))

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.