Tuscan Woods Property Owners Association

Key facts from Tuscan Woods Property Owners Association's documents

Reflects the 2003 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Tuscan Woods Property Owners Association, Inc.) (Section 1.1(b) defining Association)

Developer / declarant

Lazarus-Shouse Communities, LLC, a South Carolina Limited Liability Company (WITNESSETH paragraph)

Governing law

South Carolina Code §15-48-10 et seq. (arbitration) (First page, paragraph 2)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares annual budget covering estimated costs; budget and assessments mailed to Members at least 30 days prior to end of fiscal year; budget becomes effective unless disapproved by a majority of Total Association Vote at a meeting. (Section 4.7)

Special assessments

Requires approval by two-thirds (2/3) of the Total Association Vote. (Section 4.8)

Collections & liens

All assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot. Association may foreclose lien in same manner as mortgage liens in South Carolina. (Sections 4.3, 4.9, 4.11)

Reserves & fees

Not mandated but Board may include capital contribution or reserve in budget; working capital fund is separate. (Section 4.7 and 4.14)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, other usual household pets in reasonable number as determined by Board. No commercial purpose. (Section 6.4(m))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, for residential purposes only. Minimum term of at least six (6) months. (Section 6.4(k))

Parking & vehicles

No vehicle, boat, motor home, trailer, recreational vehicle, or trailer may be left within any portion of the Community for longer than five (5) days unless stored in a garage or area designated/approved by Board. (Section 6.4(i)(a))

Fences

No fence without ARC approval. No fence closer to street than rear one-third (1/3) of improvement. Shadow box style privacy fencing, 6 foot max height, dog-eared, unpainted preferred by ARC. (Section 6.4(v))

Architectural approval

No exterior construction, alteration, addition, or erection shall be commenced without prior written approval of Architectural Review Committee (ARC). ARC may be divided into subcommittees for modifications and new construction. (Section 6.4)

Solar & roof

No solar energy collector panels or hardware unless they are an integral and harmonious part of the architectural design, as determined by ARC in its sole discretion. (Section 6.4(aa))

Home business

Permitted only as home office in sole discretion of Board, with conditions. Leasing of Lot is exempt. (Section 6.2)

Signs & flags

No sign without ARC approval except one temporary sign per Lot for sale or lease (max 18" x 24") consistent with Community-Wide Standard. Board and Declarant may erect reasonable signs. Signs required by legal proceeding allowed. (Section 6.4(h))

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Property, entry features, common areas, street lights, storm water facilities, private streets, and property originally maintained by Declarant outside Lots. Owner responsible for Lot and all improvements (Sections 5.1, 5.2)

Insurance

Board shall obtain insurance for all insurable improvements which Association is obligated to maintain. (Section 7.1)

Use restrictions

All lots shall be used for residential purposes exclusively. No business or business activity except home office that does not create disturbance, increased traffic, or parking congestion, and complies with all applicable regulations. Leasi (Section 6.2)

Voting & meetings

Class A Members (all Owners except Declarant): one vote per Lot; Class B Member (Declarant): four votes per Lot owned. Only one vote per Lot, no fractional votes. Class B membership converts to Class A when total Class A votes equal Class B (Sections 3.2, 3.4)

Amendments

Declarant may unilaterally amend for compliance with laws, title insurance requirements, lender requirements, or government insurance programs, provided not materially adversely affect substantive rights of Owners. So long as Declarant has (Section 10.5)

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