The Bluffs at Milwood Owners Association, Inc.

Key facts from The Bluffs at Milwood Owners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 1998 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Owners Association (HOA) for a subdivision (Article I: 1.05 Association)

Governing law

Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (implied) and Texas Property Code (see Section 51.002 referenced in 8.06(B)) (8.06(B) nonjudicial foreclosure per Texa)

Assessments & dues

For 1998: maximum $180 per improved lot. After 1998, can increase no more than 5% per year unless approved by 2/3 vote of each class. Declarant pays 1/4 of regular assessments during Class B membership. (Section 8.03 Regular Annual Assessments)

Special assessments

Allowed upon approval of at least two-thirds of Members at a meeting with 60% quorum; second meeting quorum 30%. Must be for mandatory functions of Association. (Section 8.04 Special Assessments)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a vendor's lien and continuing lien on the lot. Lien superior except for tax liens and first mortgage liens. Foreclosure by judicial or nonjudicial (power of sale under Texas Property Code 51.002). (Section 8.06 Assessment Lien and Foreclo)

Reserves & fees

Board to establish a maintenance fund; includes appropriate replacement reserves (Section 8.03 mentions 'reasonable provision for contingencies and appropriate replacement reserves'). (Section 8.02 Maintenance Fund and 8.03)

Pets

Yes, domestic household pets only. (Section 3.06 Animals - Household Pets)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, rental of Lot and Improvements allowed for residential purposes. (Section 4.03 Rental)

Parking & vehicles

Overnight parking prohibited on roadways. (Section 3.13)

Fences

Fences shall be 6 feet height, #1 grade cedar pickets with treated pine or cedar railings and posts. No fence nearer to front street than front wall of dwelling. No hedge more than 3 ft in front of front wall. No gates in subdivision perime (Section 4.05 Fences and Sidewalks)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any Improvement (including fences, outbuildings, etc.) unless specifically exempted (e.g., certain fences, small outbuildings under conditions). (Sections 4.01, 4.05, 3.12)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited but 'residential use only' may restrict. No specific home business language. (N/A)

Setbacks / home size

From Section 4.11: Front yard minimum 20 ft; street side yard for corner lot minimum 10 ft; combined side yard not less than 10 ft; zero lot line allowed; distance between dwellings min 10 ft (with patio/cover exceptions); rear yard min 5 f (Section 4.11)

Maintenance

Not explicitly assigned; owner responsibility for all Improvements on their lot (3.08). (Section 3.08)

Insurance

Association may obtain insurance policies reasonably necessary (6.04(B)). Must maintain liability insurance covering accidental bodily injury/death from use of Common Area (6.05(C)). (Sections 6.04(B) and 6.05(C))

Use restrictions

Lots shall be improved and used solely for single family residential use, inclusive of attached private garage. (Section 4.02 Use)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (each Owner other than Declarant gets 1 vote per lot); Class B (Declarant gets 3 votes per lot owned). Class B converts to Class A when Declarant owns less than 25% of Property or 10 years from declaration date. (Section 6.03 Voting Rights)

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