Eastport

Key facts from Eastport's documents

Reflects the 1992 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Eastport Homeowners' Association, Inc. per 1992 declaration; no HOA formed in 2010 declaration; only ACC and Declarant control) (1992 Declaration Article I Section 1; 20)

Units / lots

24 lots listed in Schedule A of 2010 declaration (with lot sizes and BUA); 1992 declaration does not state total lots but references a plat with multiple lots (2010 Declaration Schedule A)

Developer / declarant

DALLAS HARRIS REAL ESTATE-CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED (1992 declaration); Eastport Development Group, Inc. (2010 declaration for Section 1) (1992 Declaration preamble; 2010 Declarat)

Assessments & dues

Initially $250 per year per lot (1992). Not specified in 2010 declaration. (1992 Declaration Article VI Section 1(a))

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements with 2/3 vote of members (1992). Also insurance assessments and assessments for cause (1992). 2010 declaration does not have assessment provisions. (1992 Declaration Article VI Sections 4, )

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the property; Association may foreclose. Lien is subordinate to first mortgage. Sale/transfer does not affect lien; mortgage foreclosure extinguishes prior due assessments (1992). 2010 declaration does n (1992 Declaration Article VI Sections 1, )

Reserves & fees

Interest at highest rate allowable by law on overdue assessments (1992). No specific late fee amount. (1992 Declaration Article VI Section 10)

Pets

Household pets allowed (dogs, cats, etc.) but not for commercial purposes; must be leashed (1992). 2010 declaration: household pets allowed but not for breeding or commercial; must be leashed; owner liable for acts. (1992 Declaration Article VIII Section 5;)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed in either declaration. No rental restrictions found. (Not mentioned)

Parking & vehicles

Recreational vehicles and boats: 1992 prohibits any boat, camper, trailer, etc. without consent. 2010 allows one boat stored on lot but not in front yard; recreational vehicles may be stored but not occupied; limit of one week per quarter u (1992 Declaration Article VIII Section 4;)

Fences

1992: No fences without approval. 2010: Fences allowed up to 6 feet behind front of dwelling; ornamental fences allowed in front; chain link only on sides and rear; support structures must face inside. (1992 Declaration Article VII Section 3(e)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any exterior construction, alteration, painting, fences, etc. (both declarations). Approval by Declarant or Architectural Control Committee. (1992 Declaration Article VII; 2010 Decla)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited in 1992; accessory buildings not to be used for business normally conducted as a business (1992). 2010 declaration does not address. (1992 Declaration Article VII Section 3(d)

Setbacks / home size

1992: No specific front/rear setbacks; siting controlled by ARC; houses must be at least 5 feet from dwelling on adjoining lot. 2010: Setback lines as shown on plat; minimum front yard, side yard, side street setbacks per plat; tolerance of (1992 Declaration Article VII Section 3(b)

Maintenance

1992: Association responsible for Common Area (roadways, plantings, walkways, lighting); also responsible for front yard landscaping and exterior surfaces of structures on lots (painting, siding, roofs, decks, etc.) except glass which is ow (1992 Declaration Article VII Section 4; )

Insurance

1992: Association shall keep property insured against fire and other hazards, including directors' liability and public liability insurance. 2010 not addressed. (1992 Declaration Article VI Section 5)

Use restrictions

All lots restricted to single-family residential purposes only (both declarations). No mobile homes allowed (2010). No commercial use except as noted. (1992 Declaration Article VIII Section 1;)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot owned; multiple owners decide how vote is cast (1992). 2010 declaration does not specify voting rights. (1992 Declaration Article IV Section 2)

Amendments

1992: Amendment by 2/3 vote of lot owners recorded; certain amendments by Declarant alone (e.g., before first lot sale, to comply with laws, for tax-exempt status). 2010: Declarant may amend during Development Period; after that, first 20 y (1992 Declaration Article XI Sections 5,6)

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