Through the purchase process, each new RNH homeowner is required to acknowledge and accept the community’s governing documents, which include but are not limited to, the Declaration, Bylaws, Building Specifications, Architectural Specifications, Exterior Specifications, Rules & Regulations, and any resolution, documents or amendment adopted by the RNH Board or RNH Residents Association membership.
These governing documents explain two categories of standards/regulations that affect the use of The Ridings at Northampton property:
- Those established by the builders (i.e., the RNH Covenants/Declarations, etc.), which may only be revised via a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all RNH homeowners.
- Those established by the RNH Board of Directors (e.g., Building Specifications, Rules & Regulations, etc.). This second category of standards/regulations may be revised, modified, or terminated at the discretion of the RNH Board of Directors.
It is implied and understood that each RNH homeowner has agreed to both of these standards upon purchasing a property in The Ridings at Northampton community.
RNH homeowners are responsible for the repair and maintenance of their individual home and the real estate that they own (see Sections 3 and 4 for details).
Leases and Tenants
Leases are permitted for a term of no less than one (1) year, and the lease must state: “Terms of this lease are subject to the RNH Rules & Regulations, and the terms and conditions of The Ridings at Northampton governing documents.”
A copy of the signed lease (with the rental amount crossed out, if preferred) must be submitted to the RNH Residents Association no later than thirty (30) days after date of signing by both parties.
Nonresident RNH homeowners must provide the management company with details regarding the name and contact information for the tenant. Tenants must adhere to the RNH Rules & Regulations of the community. The homeowner is responsible for his/her tenants’ actions and must advise tenants to conform to the RNH Association’s Declaration, Bylaws, and Rules & Regulations.
Home Maintenance and Insurance
As noted above, RNH homeowners are responsible for the repair and maintenance of their individual homes and property. While the RNH Residents Association maintains property insurance on common Association assets, plus Association liability and Directors’ and Officers’ coverage, RNH homeowners are responsible for insuring the replacement cost of their home, its contents, personal property, and personal liability coverage.
Interior Maintenance and Changes
RNH homeowners shall be exclusively responsible for the repair, maintenance, replacement, and decoration of the interior of their home and shall keep it in a sanitary condition and in a good state of repair. The use and covering of the interior surfaces of windows (draperies, shades or visible items from the exterior of the building) shall be subject to review according to the community standards.