Dobbin Meadows Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Dobbin Meadows Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2021 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) for a subdivision with duplex units built on paired lots (Article I, Section 6 and Article IX)

Units / lots

154 individual lots (77 paired lots); Block 1: 80 individual lots (40 paired); Block 2: 74 individual lots (37 paired) (Recitals (WHEREAS clause))

Governing law

Texas Property Code Chapter 209 referenced in fine procedures (Article V, Section 1(f)). Also reference to FHLMC/FNMA requirements. (Article V, Section 1(f); Article X, Sect)

Assessments & dues

For calendar year 2021: $350 per Lot. For 2022 and thereafter: amount determined by Board budget, effective unless disapproved by majority of both classes of membership. (Article VI, Section 4)

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessments if regular assessment insufficient for continued operation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of Maintenance Areas; also may levy special assessment to reimburse compliance costs after notice and hearing (Article VI, Section 5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the Lot, superior to all liens except tax liens, prior recorded mortgages, and purchase-money mortgages. Foreclosure may be non-judicial (like a mortgage) or judicial. Association may bid at sa (Article VI, Section 9)

Reserves & fees

Not explicitly named; a Maintenance Fund is established into which all assessment monies are deposited (Article VI, Section 1). No specific reserve study or reserve funding requirement mentioned. (Article VI, Section 1)

Pets

Yes, maximum of one generally recognized house or yard pet per Lot. (Article VIII, Section 1(b))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with minimum lease term of 90 days. Lease must be in writing and subject to Master Declaration, Bylaws and rules. (Article VIII, Section 2(b))

Fences

Maximum height 6 feet. Must be constructed of new wood and/or masonry material, wrought iron, or other material approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Street-facing fences must be stained/maintained as determined by Association. (Article VIII, Section 1(v); Article IV, )

Architectural approval

Yes, for all improvements (including buildings, fences, walls, mass plantings, driveways, signs, outbuildings, and later changes) except those constructed by Declarant. Repairs that do not change exterior colors or appearances, and repairs/ (Article VII, Sections 2, 3)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited, but noxious uses, nuisances, and commercial animal keeping are prohibited. Home businesses that do not disturb neighbors or violate other restrictions are likely allowed by implication, but no specific provision. (Article VIII, Section 1(a),(b))

Signs & flags

Allowed: one For Sale sign (max 2x3 ft, stake-mounted, not over 3 ft above ground); Declarant/Builder signs; political signs (max 90 days before election, removed within 15 days after); school/business bumper stickers on vehicles. No other (Article VIII, Section 1(p))

Maintenance

Association: Maintenance Areas (Common Area Lots, right-of-way, medians, entry strips, drainage easements, signs, lighting, front/side yards, irrigation). Owner: back yards, all improvements on Lot (including painting, repairs), fences (str (Article IV, Sections 1, 2)

Use restrictions

Dwellings on all Lots shall be used solely for single-family residential purposes. (Article VIII, Section 2(a))

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (each owner of a Lot = 1 vote per Lot); Class B (Declarant/Builder = 10 votes per Lot owned). Class B membership converts to Class A upon earliest of: 10 years after first Lot conveyance, 1 year after last duplex built, (Article III, Section 3)

Amendments

During Declarant Control Period: Declarant alone may amend until Dec 31, 2024 or until it no longer holds majority votes, whichever later. After that: amendment requires approval of Owners entitled to cast at least 66.67% of votes (each cla (Article XII, Section 2)

Amenities

Only Common Area Lot (Reserve Lot A, Block 1) is designated; no pool, clubhouse, gym, trails, gates mentioned. Irrigation system and landscaping are common amenities. (Article I, Section 3; Article IV, Sectio)

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