The Maples Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from The Maples Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2020 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) - general welfare corporation not for profit (Conformed Bylaws Article I Section 1; Co)

Governing law

Laws of the State of Tennessee (Conformed Bylaws Article I Section 1)

Assessments & dues

Board fixes annual assessment at an amount not exceeding the maximum; maximum can be increased only by 2/3 vote of issued and outstanding certificates at a meeting duly called. (Restated Declaration Article IV Sections)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements upon 2/3 vote of issued and outstanding certificates at a meeting. (Restated Declaration Article IV Section )

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the property; Association may foreclose or bring personal action. Lien subordinate to first mortgages. Sale extinguishes prior lien but not future assessments. (Restated Declaration Article IV Sections)

Reserves & fees

Not specifically stated; interest at 6% per annum from due date if not paid within 30 days. (Restated Declaration Article IV Section )

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other household pets; but no poultry, livestock, or animals allowed, and no professional kennel. (Restated Declaration Article VI Section )

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly stated in these documents; but references to tenants and leasehold interests indicate leasing is permitted. No rental cap or minimum lease term mentioned. (Conformed Bylaws Article V Section 2 (de)

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically addressed

Fences

Fence, wall, or other structure cannot be erected without ARC approval. Materials for flower-bed borders, driveway borders, fences subject to approval of Music City Land Development Company. (Restated Declaration Article V; Restated)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, fence, wall, or structure; exterior addition, change, or alteration. Plans must be submitted to Board of Directors or architectural committee. (Restated Declaration Article V)

Home business

Not specifically addressed; general residential use only implies no commercial, but not explicit. (Restated Declaration Article VI Section )

Setbacks / home size

One-story single family: 1,350 sq ft ground floor living area; main floor split level: 1,000 sq ft foundation; two-story or 1.5 story: 850 sq ft main floor. Multi-family unit: minimum 500 sq ft living area. (Restated Declaration Article VI Sections)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Areas (Open Areas) including parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, etc. Owner responsible for their lot and maintenance of flower beds, gardens, etc. to prevent erosion. (Restated Declaration Article II Section )

Use restrictions

All lots designated for individual residences or multi-family are to be used for residential purposes exclusively except areas reserved for easements or access. (Restated Declaration Article VI Section )

Voting & meetings

Each certificate of membership entitled to one vote. Developer (Class B) had 51% until 50% of land issued, then 1 vote per lot until 75% issued, then no separate voting power. (Restated Declaration Article III B and C)

Amendments

Bylaws may be amended by majority of a quorum of each class at a regular or special meeting, subject to limitations in Articles of Incorporation and Covenants and Restrictions. Covenants and Restrictions (Declaration) may be amended during (Conformed Bylaws Article XVII; Restated )

Amenities

Swimming pools, golf courses, parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, open areas. Use subject to rules, charges, and fees. Association may charge admission and other fees. (Conformed Bylaws Article V Section 1; Re)

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