Emerald Breeze Homeowners Association

Key facts from Emerald Breeze Homeowners Association's documents

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

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) – Emerald Breeze Homeowners' Association. (Article I, Section 1)

Governing law

Tennessee law (references to State of Tennessee, Code of Tennessee). (By-Laws Article II, section j (amendment)

Assessments & dues

After initial period, annual assessment amount fixed by majority vote of Members at annual meeting. (Article V, Section 4)

Special assessments

Special assessments for capital improvements require assent of two-thirds (2/3) of votes cast at a meeting called for that purpose, with 10-30 days written notice. (Article V, Section 5)

Collections & liens

Association may file a lien on the lot and foreclose; lien includes interest, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees. (Article V, Sections 1, 8)

Reserves & fees

$200 per lot payable upon transfer from Declarant/Builder to initial Owner and from initial Owner to subsequent Owner. (Article V, Section 3)

Pets

Customarily domesticated animals such as dogs and cats are allowed. (Article VII, #37)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed; no restrictions mentioned except transfer fee applies. (Implied allowed, but no specific regulation.) (N/A)

Fences

All fences facing subdivision streets must be 'Emerald Breeze' style vinyl. Non-visible locations: black wrought iron, commercial aluminum, or cedar shadow-box 6 ft. Pool enclosures: 4 ft wrought iron/aluminum allowed (5 ft off property lin (Article VII, #23)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any structure, fence, barrier, alteration, re-painting, additions, re-roofing, landscaping, etc. Must obtain written consent of Architectural Committee. (Article VI, Section 2)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited, but 'noxious or offensive trade or activity' prohibited (likely prohibits commercial use). (Article VII, #36)

Signs & flags

'For Sale by Owner' signs must be approved in writing by Declarant or Architectural Committee; restriction on long-term (60+ days) use of home-improvement store or homemade signs. (Article VII, #40)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 30 ft from property line (or plat setback if conflict); side: 5 ft; rear: 10 ft. (Article VII, #6)

Maintenance

Association responsible for common area maintenance (entrance, gates, retention pond, walking trail, etc.) funded by assessments. Individual lot owners responsible for exterior maintenance of their buildings and improvements. (Article V, Section 2; Article VII, #22)

Use restrictions

Lots used for private, residential purposes only; Declarant may use unsold lots for agricultural purposes. (Article VII, #12)

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