Windward Slopes Homeowners Association

Key facts from Windward Slopes Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1999 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) - Subdivision (Article I, Section 1 (Association defini)

Legal name

Windward Slopes Homeowners Association, Inc. (Article I, Section 1)

Governing law

Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act (Exhibit B – Charter (paragraph 1))

Assessments & dues

Amount determined by Board of Directors based on estimated annual expenses; not a fixed dollar amount in the document. (Article VI, Section 2)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements or unexpected repairs; requires approval by Members representing two-thirds of total votes eligible. Notice at least 10 days but not more than 30 days before meeting. (Article VI, Section 3)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the Lot; may be foreclosed by public sale after 21 days advertisement (3 weekly publications) and written notice to Owner; sale subject to prior mortgages. Association may also bring personal a (Article VI, Sections 1, 5, 7, 8)

Reserves & fees

Not explicitly mentioned except that annual expenses include 'cost of funding all reserves established by the Association, including, when appropriate, a general operating reserve and/or reserve for replacements.' (Article VI, Section 2(d))

Pets

Yes, usual household pets allowed, but not for breeding or commercial purposes. No animals, livestock, or poultry except household pets. (Article VIII, Section 2(n))

Parking & vehicles

No truck, van, trailer, boat, recreational or commercial type vehicle shall be stored or parked on any lot unless in a closed garage; nor parked on streets unless engaged in transporting to/from residence or concealed from view. Recreationa (Article VIII, Section 2(h), (i))

Fences

All fence designs submitted to ARC. No chain link or wire fences allowed. Lake frontage lots: no fencing except pool fence of ornamental material with at least 4 inches between spokes. Non-lake frontage lots: no fence closer to street than (Article VIII, Section 3(e))

Architectural approval

Yes, any structure, fence, barrier, addition, alteration that changes exterior appearance, or change in landscaping requires written consent of Architectural Control Committee. Plans and specifications must be submitted. (Article VII, Section 2)

Home business

No business activity of any kind whatever shall be conducted in any building or on any portion of the Property. (Article VIII, Section 2(e))

Signs & flags

No advertising signs except one 'for rent' or 'for sale' sign per Lot not more than 5 square feet. No billboards or unsightly objects. Declarant may maintain sales signs during development. (Article VIII, Section 2(e))

Setbacks / home size

Front yard: 30 ft minimum; Side yard: 5 ft minimum; Rear yard: 25 ft minimum principal structure or garage; Out buildings (detached) rear yard: 5 ft min side and rear. (Article VIII, Section 3(b), (d))

Insurance

Each Owner shall carry blanket all-risk casualty insurance on Lot and structures for full replacement cost. (Article IX, Section 2)

Use restrictions

No obnoxious or offensive trade or activity; nothing that may be or become a nuisance or annoyance to the neighborhood. (Article VIII, Section 2(m))

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot per Owner; Declarant entitled to ten votes per Lot until 90% of Lots sold, then one vote per Lot. Co-owners must agree on vote or vote not counted. (Article III, Section 2; Section 4)

Amendments

Amendment requires instrument signed by Owners holding not less than 67% of votes; during first two years, also approved by Declarant. Declarant may unilaterally amend for governmental or lender requirements within two years. Declaration au (Article XI, Section 1)

Amenities

Garner Lake (not owned by Association; owned by Lake Management Association, Inc.). Access per Garner Lake Agreement. Pool not explicitly mentioned. Common Area includes landscaping, service drives, perimeter fences. (Article II, Section 2; Article IV, Secti)

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