Neighborhood features
The original identifies master recreation areas with pools, pickleball, basketball and a clubhouse that existed or might be built. It expressly does not obligate the developer to provide those facilities. Use rights are subject to association rules, fees and other conditions; current operation must be confirmed.
Mallard Pointe Condominium declaration · MISC Book 374, pp. 823–824, §1.01(q), (y); pp. 827–828, §2.03(i)
Building & ownership notes
The available document copies state:
Unit owners belong to both the condominium association and master association. Assessments cover common and applicable limited-common expenses; ordinary common assessments are payable monthly in advance unless the board sets other installments. No current dollar amount is established by this original.
Mallard Pointe Condominium declaration · MISC Book 374, pp. 831–834, §§4.02, 4.05, 5.01–5.06Exterior and common/limited-common changes need prior written association consent and an association-approved contractor. Structural or easement-affecting work also requires affected owners’ consent. A 45-day response requirement does not make silence approval; developer exceptions are stated.
Mallard Pointe Condominium declaration · MISC Book 374, pp. 837–838, §6.02(b)(iv)–(v), (c); p. 840, §7.02(b), (g)The original permits written whole-unit leases of at least three days, excludes individual-room rentals and allows reasonable association lease rules. A lease copy may be requested, with rent information redacted. The developer is expressly excepted; current amendments and local requirements still need checking.
Mallard Pointe Condominium declaration · MISC Book 374, p. 842, §7.03Temporary structures, trailers and outbuildings require prior written board approval, except for the developer. Storage or obstruction of common elements also needs written consent. These clauses do not establish RV camping rights, an overnight duration or permission for a separate manufactured home.
Mallard Pointe Condominium declaration · MISC Book 374, p. 841, §7.02(n); p. 840, §7.02(b)The declaration separates association and owner repairs: owners generally maintain interiors and systems serving their unit. It also requires separate owner liability coverage and provides for insurance deductibles or uninsured costs to be assessed in stated circumstances. Obtain current coverage and responsibility details.
Mallard Pointe Condominium declaration · MISC Book 374, pp. 835–838, §§6.01–6.03; pp. 845–848, §§9.01–9.04; pp. 850–851, §§9.07–9.08The original prohibits smoking, including electronic cigarettes, on the condominium property. More than two domestic cats or dogs in a unit requires prior written board approval; nuisance and additional pet rules also apply.
Mallard Pointe Condominium declaration · MISC Book 374, p. 840, §7.02(f); p. 841, §7.02(m)
Recorded document trail
Official record citations help identify the documents to review. Index entries alone do not establish their rules or current application to a lot. Use the county, instrument, book and page references to search and verify the records yourself.
The stamped declaration was recorded April 14, 2022. All 68 pages were reviewed, including the 10-page bylaws text and Exhibits A–G. A full reading of this original does not confirm that no later amendments exist.
Mallard Pointe Condominium declaration · Cullman MISC Book 374, pp. 816–883; Exhibit C bylaws, pp. 866–876 Cullman County probate record search · Cullman MISC Book 374, pp. 816–883; Exhibit C bylaws, pp. 866–876Exhibit A covers Lot 2-A, Plat Book 2020, page 10. Exhibit B lists Lot 1-A and subdivision Lot 42 as possible additional property; Article III says additional land is not subject to this declaration until submitted by amendment.
Mallard Pointe Condominium declaration · MISC Book 374, pp. 864–865, Exhibits A–B; pp. 829–831, article IIIExhibit E assigns the original Units 100–103, 200–203, 300–303 and 400–403 numbered parking and storage spaces, one vote and 6.25% each. It does not allocate boat slips. Later phases or recorded reallocations can change interests, so verify the offered unit’s current assignments.
Mallard Pointe Condominium declaration · MISC Book 374, p. 881, Exhibit E; p. 882, Exhibit F; pp. 828–829, §§2.04–2.05Exhibit G identifies other recorded documents, including the master subdivision declaration/bylaws at MISC Book 336, page 966, plats at Plat Book 2018, page 11 and Plat Book 2020, page 10, and master-association formation at Incorporation Book 54, page 821. Those separate instruments remain to be reviewed.
Mallard Pointe Condominium declaration · MISC Book 374, p. 883, Exhibit G
Before you buy: a property checklist
- Which current recorded parking space, storage area and any boat-slip right belong to this unit, and are there later assignment amendments?
- What are the current condominium and master-association dues, reserves, working-capital/transfer charges, unpaid balances and pending special assessments?
- Which shared facilities operate now, and what guest, rental-occupant, seasonal, fee or access limits apply?
- What current minimum-stay, rental registration, lease-copy, guest-parking and local requirements apply to this unit?
- Which repairs, utilities, internet, owner insurance and master-policy deductibles are the buyer’s responsibility, and what approvals/timing apply to planned renovations?
