River Sound Homeowners Association

Key facts from River Sound Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2008 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) (Article II, Section 1 (Bylaws))

Governing law

Tennessee Not for Profit Corporation (Paragraph 2 (Declaration))

Assessments & dues

Amount not specified in this document; established and collected as provided in the By-Laws (Paragraph 3 (Declaration))

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements, as provided in By-Laws (Paragraph 3 (Declaration))

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments, fines, and costs of corrective actions become a lien against the property and may be collected per RSHOA policy for delinquent assessments (Paragraph 26, 27 (Declaration); Article )

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, and other household pets may be kept, but not for commercial purposes, and must not be a nuisance (Paragraph 20 (Declaration))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but no lease for a term of less than twelve (12) months (Paragraph 24 (Declaration))

Parking & vehicles

Must be kept in the garage (Paragraph 23 (Declaration))

Fences

Posts spaced no more than 20 ft; constructed of brick or concrete block on concrete footer with veneer consistent with main dwelling; must be approved in writing by ARC. Fences may not extend into front yard beyond front corners of main dwe (Paragraph 14b (Declaration))

Architectural approval

Yes, for all buildings, structures, fences, walls, utility yard delivery, swimming pools, other improvements, exterior changes, and landscaping plans (including tree removal) (Paragraphs 6, 14 (Declaration))

Home business

Permitted if not visible from outside property and does not involve regular receipt/shipment of goods, regular coming/going of clients, or employees on premises regularly (Paragraph 16 (Declaration))

Signs & flags

One sign of not more than 2 sq ft for builder, realtor or homeowner to advertise property during construction/sales period; open house sign (not more than 2 sq ft) may be placed at subdivision entrance day preceding and day of open house (Paragraph 19 (Declaration))

Setbacks / home size

Front: 40 ft; Rear: 35 ft; Side: 12 ft. Eaves, steps, open porches not counted; carports/roofed porches counted; uncovered decks not included. (Paragraph 12 (Declaration))

Use restrictions

Yes, all numbered lots are residential; only one detached single-family dwelling per lot (Paragraph 11 (Declaration))

Amendments

Covenants continue automatically for successive 5-year periods unless changed by instrument signed by owners of a majority of lots. Bylaws may be amended at a member meeting by vote of a majority of a quorum present in person or by proxy. (Paragraph 1 (Declaration); Article X (By)

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