Southwood Homeowners Association

Key facts from Southwood Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1997 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (1.5 Definition of Association; entire do)

Assessments & dues

Regular Assessments are each member's Proportionate Share of Common Expenses, determined by the Association based on an annual budget. (Sections 5.1, 5.2)

Special assessments

Yes, for compliance costs, fines, attorneys' fees, etc. (Section 1.4(b), 5.3)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments constitute a lien on the Lot, enforceable by foreclosure in accordance with Kansas law. (Article V, especially Sections 5.1, 5.13)

Reserves & fees

Reserves for contingencies and replacements shall be deposited in a separate bank account. (Section 5.10)

Pets

Reasonable number of commonly accepted household pets. (Section 9.4)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but owner responsible for lessee compliance with all governing documents. (Section 9.21)

Parking & vehicles

Not permitted to be parked or stored outside an enclosed garage. (Section 9.6)

Fences

Subject to ARC approval; no chain link or wire; only wrought iron, cedar, redwood; max 5 ft height unless required by City for pool screening. (Section 8.2(m))

Architectural approval

Yes, for any site improvements, construction, alterations, landscaping, etc. (Sections 8.3, 8.5(a))

Setbacks / home size

Must comply with setback lines shown on Plat. (Section 8.2(i)(6))

Maintenance

Owner: all maintenance, repairs, replacements on his Lot (7.1); Association: monuments, storm water management, common areas (7.2). (Sections 7.1, 7.2)

Insurance

Association may purchase such insurance as Board determines; types and amounts not specified. (Section 6.1)

Use restrictions

Each Lot may be used only for residential purposes; no business or commercial use. (Section 9.1)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner has one membership and one vote; Developer has controlling vote until 100% lots sold to third parties. (Section 3.2(a), 3.17)

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