Princeton Lakes

What Princeton Lakes's governing documents say

Princeton Lakes is a standard single-family HOA (homeowners association) in Princeton, TX. This document is a Notice of Filing of Dedicatory Instruments, which records the HOA's bylaws and various policies with the county. The rules bind all lot owners in the community.

• Lake use & privileges: Waterfront lot owners can use the lakes for all water sports (including motorboats). Off-water lot owners can use the lakes for non-motorboat activities (swimming, fishing, paddle boats) and water skiing only if accompanied by a waterfront owner. Guest privileges limit skiing to 4 days/month per guest, and a $2,500 annual fee applies to lease agreements for non-residents to use ski rights.
• Boat requirements: Waterfront owners may have only one boat on the water at a time. Inboard/outboard boats are prohibited; outboards must be USA Waterski approved for barefoot use, and inboards must be tournament-style towboats no longer than 22 feet and no heavier than 3,500 pounds dry. Jetskis and personal watercraft need a special daily permit from the Board. All boats must carry at least $100,000 liability insurance.
• Assessments, late fees, & fines: Assessments are due per lot; unpaid amounts accrue a $15/month statement prep fee and 6% annual interest. Late fees and fines for non-compliance (e.g., rules violations) start at $100 and can escalate to $850, with lien filing possible after 120 days past due. The Association must send notices and give a 30-day cure period (or shorter for repeat violations).
• Board meetings & owner rights: The Board has 5 directors, all members. Regular and special Board meetings are open to owners (with exceptions for personnel, litigation, etc.). Notice must be mailed 10–60 days in advance or posted online/emailed at least 144 hours before regular meetings. Owners can also request records inspection/copying under a detailed policy (costs include $0.10/page, $15/hr labor, 20% overhead).
• Architectural & property rules: The document references several guidelines (Architectural Review Authority Procedures, Roofing Materials, Solar Energy Devices, Rainwater Collection, Religious Item Display, Flag Display, Security Measures, Swimming Pool Enclosures), but the specific rules themselves are not included in this excerpt.
• Parking: Temporary parking is defined as up to 72 hours; beyond that is considered storage. Trailers and tow vehicles must be removed from the boat launch area promptly and cannot block access or be parked on common areas.
• Pet & leasing rules: No specific pet or leasing rules appear in this excerpt; the bylaws mention leasing of ski rights and a $2,500 fee for non-resident lease agreements, but general leasing terms (e.g., minimum lease duration) are not provided.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is a notice of filing, not a full rulebook. It includes the bylaws and first amendment but only references other policies (e.g., architectural, flag, solar, etc.) by name without stating their actual rules. There is no information here about pet limits, noise, trash, landscaping, or specific rental restrictions beyond the ski-rights lease fee.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.