The Estates of Hickory Woods Homeowners Association

Key facts from The Estates of Hickory Woods 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) (Title: 'HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION')

Governing law

Nonprofit Corporation Act (Tennessee, Sections 48-58-501 through 509 and 48-58-304) (Article VII)

Assessments & dues

Board of Directors determines regular monthly assessments and special assessments; written notice sent to every owner (Article V, Section 3(a)-(d))

Special assessments

Board may establish special assessments; rate determined by Board, collected monthly (Article V, Section 3(b))

Collections & liens

Assessments constitute a continuing lien on the property; personal obligation of the owner; foreclosure action available with costs and attorney's fees (Article X, Sections 1 and 2)

Reserves & fees

$10.00 per delinquent assessment (Article X, Section 1)

Pets

Household pets such as dogs and cats in reasonable numbers; no animals, livestock, or poultry otherwise (Section 21)

Parking & vehicles

Recreational equipment (boats, jet skis, campers, RVs, motorcycles) stored in view not allowed; storage must be screened from public view, inside garage or permitted driveway (Section 13 and Fine Policy)

Fences

No wall/fence nearer front lot line than front building line; side/rear fences max 6 feet height; no chain link; no fence over 42 inches between front building line and street. Materials subject to ARC approval. (Section 6)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Architectural Committee required for any construction, reconstruction, remodeling, alteration, fence, wall, driveway, or improvement of any nature (Section 2(a))

Solar & roof

Solar panels shall not face the street and shall be compatible with adjoining surface (Section 33)

Home business

No house or structure shall be used for any business or commercial purpose (Section 22)

Signs & flags

No signs, advertisements, billboards without prior written consent of Association; except 'For Sale' signs of approved size/character; Association may remove unapproved signs without liability (Section 11)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum building setback lines as required by Davidson County and shown on recorded plats; dwellings at least 5 feet from lot line between contiguous lots (Section 4)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used only for private, single family residential purposes (Architectural Committee Standard Rules, )

Voting & meetings

Class A (owners except Developer) – 1 vote per lot; Class B (Developer) – 3 votes per lot, plus separate class voting on certain matters (Article III, Section 2)

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