The Groves of Berkeley

Key facts from The Groves of Berkeley's documents

Community type

Planned Community – Homeowners Association (Article I 1.1: 'establishes a governance)

Developer / declarant

Beazer Homes, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Page 86: 'by Beazer Homes, LLC, a Delawa)

Governing law

South Carolina Homeowners Association Act (S.C. Code Section 27-30-110 et seq.) (Article II Definitions: 'Homeowners Asso)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget; Common Expenses are allocated to Units via General Assessment (Section 8.1). Assessments also include Special Assessments (Section 8.3) and Specific Assessments (Section 8.4). (Article VIII Sections 8.1–8.5)

Special assessments

Board may levy Special Assessments without Member vote for insurance shortfalls (Section 7.3(c)) and generally as provided in Section 8.4. (Section 7.3(c) and Article VIII Section )

Collections & liens

Assessments constitute a lien on each Unit. Association may record notice of lien without Owner's signature and may foreclose the lien. (Notice on page 82; Article VIII Section )

Reserves & fees

Budgeting for reserves is required: 'creation or maintenance of financial, equipment, or capital reserves' (Section 8.2). (Article VIII Section 8.2: 'Budgeting for)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, Units may be leased only in their entirety. Minimum lease term not less than one year (unless Board determines otherwise). Leasing is defined as regular exclusive occupancy for consideration. (Section 3.1(c): 'Units may be leased onl)

Architectural approval

All Work (site work, landscaping, structures, improvements visible from outside) requires prior written approval from Reviewer (Declarant or DRC). Interior modifications to screened porches, patios, etc. visible from outside require approva (Article IV Sections 4.1 and 4.2)

Home business

Allowed if not apparent from outside, conforms to zoning, no regular client visits or solicitation, and consistent with residential character. Leasing not considered business. (Section 3.1(b): 'An Owner...may conduct )

Signs & flags

Political signs allowed, but Association may regulate content only for time/place/manner. 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign permitted on Unit, not exceeding six square feet. (Section 3.5(b): 'Owners may display one )

Insurance

Deductible treated as Common Expense unless Board determines loss due to negligence/willful misconduct of specific Owner, then may assess as Specific Assessment. (Section 7.3(b): 'deductible shall be tre)

Use restrictions

Units shall be used only for residential, recreational, and related purposes consistent with Governing Documents. (Section 3.1(a): 'Units shall be used onl)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class 'A' (all Owners except Class B) – one vote per Unit; Class 'B' (Declarant) – no votes for Units owned, but retains approval/veto rights and appoints Board during Declarant Control Period. Co-owners share one vote; if disa (Article VI Section 6.3(a) and (b))

Amendments

Declaration may be amended in accordance with Article XIX Section 19.2. During Declarant Control Period, Declarant may unilaterally amend without consent of Owners or Mortgagees. After control period, likely requires Member vote (details no (NOTICE on page 86; Article III Section 3)

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