Worthington Place Homeowners Association

Key facts from Worthington Place Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1991 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (mutual benefit nonprofit corporation) (Articles of Incorporation, Article I)

Legal name

WORTHINGTON PLACE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC.

Units / lots

At least 25 lots in Unit 1; additional lots in Units 2,3,4 (exact total not specified) (Exhibit B to Declaration (lots 1-25); Ex)

Governing law

Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 48-51-101 et seq. (Articles of Incorporation, Preamble)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $420 per lot per year initially (Declaration, Article IV Section 3)

Special assessments

For capital improvements, requires assent of 2/3 of each class voting in person or by proxy at a meeting called for that purpose (Declaration, Article IV Section 4)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the property; Association may foreclose. Lien subordinate to first mortgage. Sale or transfer does not affect lien for future assessments. (Declaration, Article IV Sections 1, 8, 9)

Reserves & fees

Bylaws mention 'permanent fund of working capital' (Article XI); no detailed reserve fund requirements. (Bylaws, Article XI)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, and other household pets may be kept, provided not for commercial purposes and not a nuisance. (Declaration, Article X Section 6(D))

Leasing & rentals

Implied allowed; owners may delegate use of common area to tenants (Declaration Article II Section 2). (Declaration, Article II Section 2)

Architectural approval

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

Home business

Prohibited: 'No commercial activity shall be permitted to be carried on from any dwelling.' (Declaration, Article X Section 6(C))

Maintenance

Association responsible for exterior maintenance including roofs. (Declaration, Article VI)

Use restrictions

Implied by restrictions; homes must be completed before occupancy; no commercial activity on dwellings. (Declaration, Article X Section 6(C) and )

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (one vote per lot); Class B (Declarant, three votes per lot). Class B converts to Class A when Class A votes equal Class B or January 1, 1994, whichever earlier. (Declaration, Article III Section 2; Byla)

Amendments

Declaration: First 20 years requires 90% of lot owners; thereafter 75%. Bylaws: Majority of quorum of members. Articles: 75% of entire membership. While Class B exists, FHA/VA consent required for certain amendments. (Declaration, Article X Section 3; Bylaws)

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