Reston Association

Key facts from Reston Association's documents

Community type

Homeowners association for a residential planned community known as Reston (Recitals and Article III)

Units / lots

Includes Apartment Units and Condominium Units; total count not given (Section I.1(b), (q))

Governing law

Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act (POAA), Virginia Code Title 55, Chapter 26; Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act, Title 13.1, Chapter 10; Virginia Condominium Act (for condominiums), Title 55, Chapter 4.2 (Section I.1 (ii) and (aa) and (p))

Assessments & dues

Set annually by Board; not specified in document (Section V.5(b))

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessment for capital assets, up to 10 years, approved by majority of Category A and B members whose lots are subject. (Section V.6)

Collections & liens

All assessments are a continuing lien on the lot; lien attaches when assessment is established; no filing needed to perfect. Sale/transfer does not affect lien accrued prior. Mortgage foreclosure extinguishes lien for assessments due before (Sections V.2, V.3, V.4)

Reserves & fees

Board shall build and maintain reasonable reserves for working capital, operations, contingencies, and capital replacements. Deposited and invested per Board policies. (Section V.14)

Leasing & rentals

Not prohibited; transfer fee credit not available to those who lease any lot. Occupants are defined as residents including lessee. (Sections I.1(cc), V.12(b))

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically regulated in this document; Common Area includes parking areas, and Board may adopt Rules and Regulations. Limited Common Area may include parking. Reserved Common Area may be assigned. (Sections IV.1, IV.5, IV.6)

Fences

Not specifically; subject to Design Guidelines and DRB approval. (Section VI.1)

Architectural approval

Design Review Board (DRB) oversees design covenants; application required for improvements and alterations, including cutting down trees. (Sections III.6(d), VI.1)

Maintenance

Not explicitly; general property maintenance falls on owner unless in Common Area.

Insurance

Not described in detail; Association may carry insurance. (Section III.9)

Use restrictions

Implicit in definitions of Lots and Apartment Units; not explicitly stated as exclusive use but property is residential. (Section I.1)

Voting & meetings

Category A: one vote per lot; Category B: votes equal to number of Apartment Units for electing one Director and certain amendments, otherwise one vote per lot; Category C: one vote per occupied unit for electing Directors only. (Section III.4(b))

Amendments

Amendment to Deed requires two-thirds vote of Category A and B Members? Actually Section VIII.2 is referenced but text not provided. However, Section III.4(b)(2) mentions voting on amendments; also Section I.2(a) defines majority and two-th (Table of Contents Article VIII, Section )

Amenities

Common Area includes swimming pools, tennis courts, community buildings, lakes, pathways, parking areas, multipurpose courts, ballfields, tot lots, vehicles, other equipment owned by Association (Capital Assets). Board may permit non-member (Sections I.1(i), IV.2(d))

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