Homestead (TN)

Key facts from Homestead (TN)'s documents

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Homestead Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc

Developer / declarant

Homestead, LLC

Assessments & dues

Determined by Board; monthly assessment per Lot (Section 7.03)

Special assessments

Levied by Board for capital improvements, unexpected repair or replacement, with approval of two-thirds of Owners at a duly called meeting; written notice 30 days in advance; necessary repairs to roads and streets may be assessed by Board w (Section 7.04)

Collections & liens

Association has lien on each Lot and improvements for assessments; may be foreclosed as other liens in Georgia; subordinate to prior recorded first mortgage except for assessments due after mortgagee takes possession (Section 7.06; Section 8.03)

Pets

Pets permitted but must be kept within fences on lots; not allowed to roam the subdivision (Section 2.08)

Fences

Fences allowed only in rear yards; must be constructed of wood or vinyl; no chain link; maximum height 6 feet (Section 2.07)

Architectural approval

All home plans must be approved in writing by Developer prior to construction; plans must show appearance, elevations, exterior color scheme; one set of plans retained by Developer. Outbuildings, detached garages, fences, pools require appr (Section 2.05; Section 2.07; Section 2.03)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 30 feet; Rear: 25 feet; Side: 10 feet; Corner lots: side on street side 20 feet (Section 2.11)

Maintenance

Association responsible for maintenance of Common Properties including roads, streets, sidewalks, drainage, detention, common fencing, gates, signage, lighting, shrubs, grass (4.07); Owners responsible for their lots and improvements includ (Section 4.07; Section 2.03(l))

Insurance

Board has exclusive right to contract for insurance as Common Expense (Section 4.07(d))

Use restrictions

Property shall be used for private residential purposes only; no building except private dwelling houses for single-family occupancy; no temporary structures, trailers, tents, etc. used as residence (Section 2.01)

Voting & meetings

Lot Owners have full voting privileges; one vote per Lot; Owner of multiple Lots has one vote per Lot; proxy voting allowed (Section 3.02)

Amendments

Amendment may be considered at annual or special meeting; notice to Owners and Mortgagees; must be approved by affirmative two-thirds vote of Owners present and voting; then Secretary mails copy to each Owner with 20 days to respond; if 75% (Section 10.03)

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