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Cotton Mill Condominium Association
Notice of Rule Violation · September 2, 2026 · Unit 4B

Our records show a vehicle registered to your unit was parked overnight on Mill Street on August 29, in violation of Parking Rules §4.2.

Please cure this violation by September 12, 2026. If it is not cured, a fine of $75, then $25 per day will be assessed until resolved.

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Notice of Rule Violation

…parked overnight on Mill Street, in violation of Parking Rules §4.2. Please cure by September 12, 2026. Fine: $75, then $25 per day…

Beyond violations

Your HOA’s rules, meetings and patterns, in plain English.

Before you paint, rent, add a pet or vote on an assessment, check what your documents actually say.

ScoutVault · Cotton Mill CC&Rs, bylaws and rulesSample documents
Can I rent out my unit?
Yes, with limits. No more than 30% of units may be leased at once, leases must run at least 18 months, and short-term rentals are not allowed.
CC&Rs, Art. VII §3Rules, §2.1

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