Canterwood Step System Association

Key facts from Canterwood Step System Association's documents

Reflects the 1994 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

STEP Sewerage System Association, a Washington non-profit corporation; part of Canterwood development (Background C and Section 1.2)

Units / lots

At least 238 lots (136 in Division 10, 52 in Division 11, 50 in Division 12), but only Dwelling Units connected to STEP system are subject; exact number not stated (Exhibit A legal description)

Governing law

WAC 248-272 (Background C)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; monthly assessments set by Association, based on metered water usage (Section 5.3)

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements (Section 5.1(a)(ii))

Collections & liens

Monthly and special assessments, plus interest, costs, attorneys' fees, are a continuing lien on the Dwelling Unit; may be foreclosed like a mortgage; also personal obligation of owner at time assessment fell due (Section 5.1(b), (c); Section 5.4; Sectio)

Reserves & fees

Interest at highest rate provided by law from date of delinquency; plus costs and reasonable attorneys' fees (Section 5.4)

Architectural approval

Only for alterations to the installed sewerage system (pump basin, clean-outs, lock-outs); no general architectural review (Section 4.2)

Maintenance

Association responsible for maintaining, repairing, replacing, operating, improving sewerage system; Owner responsible for damage caused by Owner/agents/invitees and for not obstructing access; Owner must not alter system without approval (Section 4.2; Section 5.2)

Use restrictions

Not explicitly stated; Dwelling Units defined as residences connected to STEP system (Section 1.8)

Voting & meetings

Each Member entitled to one vote per Dwelling Unit owned; if multiple owners, vote divisible but no more than one vote per unit (Section 3.2)

Amendments

By vote of 75% of the Members; amendment must be in writing, signed by approving Members or Owners, and recorded. (Section 6.6)

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