The Buena Vista

Key facts from The Buena Vista's documents

Reflects the 1983 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium (Title 'CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR BUENA)

Units / lots

0 (condominium, not planned unit development)

Governing law

Condominium Act of the State of Texas, Article 1301a, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas (Whereas paragraph 2)

Assessments & dues

Set by Board; initial maximum 120% of prior year's assessment. As of declaration, no specific amount given. (Paragraph 5.4b)

Special assessments

Can be levied for capital improvements or unbudgeted costs; requires 2/3 vote of members present at meeting; also a special assessment for breach by an owner. (Definition 1.1s; Paragraphs 5.5 and 1.1s)

Collections & liens

Association may have a lien for unpaid assessments; subordination to first mortgages (Paragraph 5.8, 5.9). Foreclosure not detailed but implied. (Paragraph 5.8, 5.9)

Reserves & fees

Association shall establish a reserve for repair and replacement (see Paragraph 5.2 and 5.3). (Paragraph 5.2, 5.3)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, fish, birds and other household pets subject to rules; not for commercial purposes; reasonable quantities (normally <=2 pets, Board may determine). (Paragraph 2.9e(12))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but restrictions apply. (Paragraph 2.9e(13))

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically mentioned.

Architectural approval

Yes, for alterations to Common Elements or Unit affecting structural soundness. (Unit interior alterations may not require approval unless impact on Common Elements.) (Paragraph 3.8, 2.9e(6))

Home business

Personal professional library, keeping personal business records, handling phone calls and correspondence allowed as incidental; no other business. (Paragraph 2.9a(1)-(3))

Signs & flags

Not specifically mentioned; would be covered by sign restriction.

Maintenance

Association (as part of Common Elements). (Paragraph 5.2 includes roof in Common El)

Insurance

Association shall obtain blanket fire, extended coverage, vandalism, malicious mischief insurance on Common Elements and Units at full replacement cost; also liability insurance (min $100k/$300k/$50k plus umbrella min $1M). (Paragraph 4.6a, 4.6b)

Use restrictions

Each Unit shall be used exclusively for residential purposes, except as permitted for incidental professional use (library, records, phone calls). (Paragraph 2.9a, 3.4)

Voting & meetings

One vote per unit, weighted by proportionate share of Common Elements ownership. (Paragraph 4.5b)

Amendments

Declaration may be amended by approval of Owners and Mortgagees (details in Paragraph 8.1, not fully quoted). (Paragraph 8.1)

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