Kuempel Estates

Key facts from Kuempel Estates's documents

Reflects the 2024 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners' association (not a condominium) (Section 14.04)

Developer / declarant

Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (Section 1.19)

Governing law

Texas law (Texas Property Code, Business Organizations Code) (Sections 4.12(b), 5.07, 5.09, 15.01)

Assessments & dues

Initially $600 per Lot, adjusted for months remaining in calendar year; subsequent amounts fixed by Board (Section 4.03)

Special assessments

Association may levy special assessments for Common Expenses if Board deems necessary; amount at Board's discretion (Section 4.06)

Collections & liens

Assessments constitute a lien on the Lot; may be enforced by judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure; subordinated to first purchase money mortgage (Section 4.12)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish and maintain a reserve fund for periodic maintenance, inspection, repair and replacement of Common Maintenance Areas improvements (Section 4.08)

Pets

Not explicitly stated, but Section 7.26 (Animals) is present (details not fully legible) (Section 7.26 (table of contents))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, Home Rentals are permitted (Section 7.02) (Section 7.02 (table of contents))

Parking & vehicles

Restricted (Section 7.04) (Section 7.04 (table of contents))

Fences

Regulated; Section 7.05 addresses fences (Section 7.05 (table of contents))

Architectural approval

Yes, for most improvements (exceptions listed); ACA (Architectural Control Authority) must approve plans in advance (Sections 6.01, 6.02)

Home business

Not explicitly stated in excerpt

Signs & flags

Regulated; signs permitted subject to ACA approval (Section 7.23); Entry Signs defined in Section 1.24 (community entry signs) (Sections 1.24, 7.23 (table of contents))

Setbacks / home size

Specified on Plat; Owners advised to review Plat applicable to their Lot (Section 2.01(b)) (Section 2.01(b))

Maintenance

Owner responsibility (part of Home maintenance) (Section 7.15)

Insurance

Association must obtain property insurance on Common Area (special form) and commercial general liability insurance on Common Maintenance Areas (Section 5.05(a))

Use restrictions

Lots are for single-family residential use only (Section 7.01)

Voting & meetings

Members other than Declarant: 1 vote per Lot; Declarant: 1 vote per Lot plus 4 additional votes for each 1 vote of other Members during Development Period (Section 3.02(a), (b))

Amendments

Amendments to Declaration require approval of Members holding 67% of votes (Section 13.02); certain sections may require higher percentages or Declarant consent (e.g., Section 5.10 requires 100% of votes and Declarant consent for modificati (Sections 13.02, 5.10)

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