Melrose Reserve Homes Association

Key facts from Melrose Reserve Homes Association's documents

Reflects the 2015 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Document title and definitions)

Units / lots

50 (Lots 1 through 50) plus Tracts A, B, C, D (HOA Decl. p.1 (WHEREAS) and Restrictions)

Developer / declarant

JSRE, L.L.C., a Kansas limited liability company (Homes Association Declaration (HOA Decl.)

Assessments & dues

$250 per month (or $750 per quarter) per Lot, subject to adjustment by Board (HOA Decl. Art. IV, Sec. 1)

Special assessments

Allowed for fines, corrective actions, emergency expenditures, or capital improvements approved by majority vote of Class B members (before Turnover). (HOA Decl. Art. V, Sec. 1)

Collections & liens

Automatic lien on Lot upon delinquency. Can be foreclosed. Subordinate to first mortgages. Lien continues 5 years unless lawsuit filed. Association may cease services to delinquent Lot. (HOA Decl. Art. VI, Sec. 1-5)

Reserves & fees

Required for future maintenance of Private Streets. Other reserves optional. No liability if inadequate. (HOA Decl. Art. IV, Sec. 4)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, and common household pets. No commercial breeding. (Restrictions Decl. Sec. 10)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed in these documents. No restriction found.

Parking & vehicles

Overnight parking of motor vehicles on public streets, Common Areas, or vacant lots prohibited. Motor vehicles must be parked overnight in garages or on paved driveways. (Restrictions Decl. Sec. 9(d))

Fences

Only black steel, rod iron or similar fences in styles approved by Developer. Max 4 feet in height with one gate at least 40 inches wide. No fence nearer to street than rear corners of residence. Must be stair-stepped to follow grade. Maint (Restrictions Decl. Sec. 8(b)(i))

Architectural approval

Yes, for all residences and Exterior Structures. Plans, specifications, exterior materials, location, elevations, grading, landscaping, color scheme must be approved by Developer (before Certificate of Substantial Completion) or Architectur (Restrictions Decl. Sec. 5 and Sec. 8)

Home business

Business, professional, trade, or commercial use prohibited, except home office per city ordinance. (Restrictions Decl. Sec. 9(a))

Signs & flags

Only signs allowed: one real estate sign (max 6 sq ft), one garage sale sign, one political sign per candidate/issue (max 6 sq ft) for limited periods. No rent/lease signs. Signs in Common Areas require approval. (Restrictions Decl. Sec. 9(r)-(s))

Setbacks / home size

Per recorded plat; Approving Party may decrease if greater than City minimums. (Restrictions Decl. Sec. 6)

Maintenance

Owner maintains improvements on Lot (excluding items expressly Association's responsibility such as lawn care, common sprinkler system, Private Street maintenance). Owner responsible for all interior and exterior of residence, fences, trees (HOA Decl. Art. III, Sec. 2 and Art. V, S)

Use restrictions

Lots may be improved only for private residential purposes. No more than one living unit per Lot. (Restrictions Decl. Sec. 2)

Voting & meetings

Two classes before Turnover Date: Class A (Developer sole member) holds all votes except on assessment increases and special assessments where Class B (Owners) vote. After Turnover Date, one class: one vote per Lot. Default in assessment su (HOA Decl. Art. II)

Amendments

By 60% of Owners plus Developer before Certificate of Substantial Completion. After, by 75% Board vote and 60% Owner vote. Developer has unilateral right for agency requirements, City conditions, typographical errors, or replat. City consen (HOA Decl. Art. X, Sec. 1-2)

Amenities

Common Areas include Tracts A,B,C, Private Streets, entrances, monuments, berms, street islands, pavilions, ornamental areas, landscape easements. No pool, clubhouse, gym, trails specified. (HOA Decl. Art. I(d); Restrictions Decl. )

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