Vista Grande Estates Homeowners Association

Key facts from Vista Grande Estates Homeowners Association's documents

Community type

Homeowners Association (Article I § 1.1(e))

Legal name

Vista Grande Estates Homeowners Association (Article I § 1.1(e))

Assessments & dues

No assessment for 2018; thereafter annual assessments anticipated, set by 70% vote of members present (or proxy) at annual meeting. WH assessed only for road maintenance, not open space or other common elements. (Article VIII § 8.01)

Special assessments

Nonemergency, nonpreauthorized, nonroutine repairs require majority approval of Owners; amount included in assessments. (Article VIII § 8.01)

Collections & liens

Homeowners Association may create a lien against each Tract for delinquent assessments, including interest, costs, and attorneys' fees. Lien subordinate only to existing mortgages. Enforceable by judicial proceedings. (Article VIII § 8.02)

Reserves & fees

Assessment becomes delinquent 30 days after due date; unpaid amount accrues interest at 18% per annum. (Article VIII § 8.03)

Pets

Yes. Domestic pets allowed but not to run free; no more than 3 dogs per Tract. Dogs barking incessantly not permitted. (Article III § 3.16(a))

Leasing & rentals

Yes. Owner leasing Tract to any person is responsible for lessee's compliance with Declaration and jointly and severally liable for violations. (Article III § 3.19)

Parking & vehicles

Vehicles larger than pickup trucks must be stored in garage or screened. (Article III § 3.11)

Fences

No game-proof fences except around gardens. No chain-link or concrete block perimeter fences. Perimeter fences must be post and wire or typical post and rail. Yard fences and kennels may use any common material (including chain link) in rea (Article III § 3.04(j))

Architectural approval

Yes. Architectural Control Committee (ACC) performs design review. No building, fence, wall, or other structure/improvement shall be commenced without written approval of plans by ACC. (Article VII §§ 7.01, 7.03)

Solar & roof

Roof-mounted solar panels or similar energy generating technology allowed. (Article III § 3.08)

Home business

Home business allowed if permitted by county regulations, but must be conducted entirely within home or outbuilding; no external sign; no increase in traffic beyond typical residential. (Article III § 3.02)

Signs & flags

No sign displayed to public view except entryway sign (by VGE), modest residence identification signs, and construction/sale signs no larger than 5 square feet. (Article III § 3.14)

Setbacks / home size

No building less than 100 ft from boundary line of an adjoining Tract unless written consent of adjoining Owner or variance from ACC. (Article III § 3.05)

Maintenance

Each Owner maintains his Tract in safe, sound, sanitary condition and repairs any conditions (Article III § 3.21). Association responsible for maintenance and repair of common roads and open space (Articles VI § 6.02(b) and IV § 4.04(c)). W (Articles III § 3.21; IV § 4.04(c); VI § )

Use restrictions

Each Tract may be used only for residential and/or agricultural purposes. Only one single-family dwelling per Tract. (Article III § 3.02)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Tract. Declarants WH are not Members unless they elect, but are entitled to vote on assessments for roads as Owners. Spouses sharing a Tract may share membership. (Article V §§ 5.01, 5.02; Article VIII § )

Amendments

Amendment requires written consent of Owners of not less than 90% of Tracts. Any termination or amendment must be recorded with Albany County Clerk. (Article IX §§ 9.01, 9.03)

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