HEPOA Governing Documents
Official documents that govern Heritage Estates Property Owners Association
Important: These documents are legally binding for all property owners. Please review them carefully and contact the Board with any questions.
📋 Current Policies & Rules
Board-adopted policies and rules that supplement the governing documents. These may be updated periodically by Board resolution.
| Policies (mandated by NC laws and/or our insurance providers.) |
|---|
HEPOA Ethics and Conflict-of-Interest Policy |
| HEPOA Fraud Prevention Policy |
| HEPOA Anti-Harassment Policy |
| HEPOA Fiscal Controls Policy |
📚 Core Governing Documents
The foundational legal documents of Heritage Estates POA including CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions), Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation.
| Year | CURRENT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Explanation of changes from member feedback Post-Mailed Out Covenants With Edits Proposed Ammended Covenants |
| 2024 | Current Architectural Checklist (supersedes 2021 and 2009 versions) |
| 2023 | Current Bylaws (Passed May 2023 with 96% of ballots). Supersedes 2016 and 2009 versions) |
| 2008 | July 16, 2008 HEPOA Articles of Incorporation |
| 1999 | 1999 Heritage Estates Record Map Plat Book 0005 Page 0566 Current with the following 1999 to 2006 Declarant alterations: * BK 328/1279 * BK 326/686 * BK 326/683 * BK 282/1490 * BK 282/1493 List does not include various post-1999 non-declarant easements and other lot-specific matters of record. |
| 1999 | 1999 Heritage Estates Restrictive Covenants – Deed Book 0244 Page 2255 |
| 1998 | 1998 Heritage Estates Warranty Deed – Book 235 Page 1274 |
| 1998 | Nov 18, 1998 Heritage Estates, Inc. Articles of Incorporation |
📖 Understanding These Documents
- CC&Rs: Define property use restrictions and owner obligations
- Bylaws: Establish how the association operates
- Articles: Legal formation documents
- Policies: Board-adopted rules and procedures
⚖️ Document Hierarchy
In case of conflicts:
- State & Federal Law
- Recorded CC&Rs
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws
- Board Policies & Rules
✏️ Amendments
Changes to governing documents typically require owner approval.
Questions?
Contact the Board Secretary for clarification on any document.
Compliance & Enforcement
All property owners are bound by these governing documents as a condition of property ownership. The Board has a fiduciary duty to enforce these documents fairly and consistently for the benefit of the entire community.