Shaenfield Place Association

Key facts from Shaenfield Place Association's documents

Reflects the 2002 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (homeowners association) – Shaenfield Place Association, Inc., a non-profit corporation (Article 19 and preamble)

Units / lots

Lots 1-19 in Block 4, 1-25 in Block 5, 1-26 in Block 6, 1-12 in Block 7, and amenity areas Lots 26,27 + 135ft Electrical Easement (Unit 1); plus Unit 3 lots and Unit 4 lots (Description of land (Unit 1) and Annexat)

Developer / declarant

OBRA HOMES, INC. (First page and Acknowledgements)

Governing law

Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act; Texas Property Code including Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Article 19 (Texas Non-Profit Corporation)

Assessments & dues

Initial maximum $240 per lot per year (2002). Adjusted by CPI or 10% compounded, whichever greater. (Article 19(a))

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements: requires special meeting with 51% quorum and 67% approval of votes present. (Article 19 (special assessment procedure)

Collections & liens

Lien on each lot securing maintenance charges, past-due interest, costs and attorney's fees. Foreclosure action allowed after 30 days notice and failure to cure. (Article 19 (lien established) and Articl)

Reserves & fees

One or more reserve funds may be created from maintenance charges (Article 19)

Pets

Yes, dogs and cats allowed (Article 11)

Leasing & rentals

Lease or rental permitted, but minimum term of 90 days. No lease for less than 90 days. (Article 8)

Parking & vehicles

Essentially prohibited on streets within subdivision (no parking on street right-of-way except temporary). Also streets not to be used as playgrounds. (Article 17 (prohibits parking on street )

Fences

Fences generally six feet high, faced with wood, brick, stone or approved material. No fences between building setback and street. Fences and gates facing public street must be masonry, wrought iron, vertical solid cedar/spruce/other approv (Article 13)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building or improvement of any character: plans, specifications, site plan must be submitted to and approved by Architectural Control Committee before construction, placement, addition or alteration. (Article 2)

Signs & flags

One real estate sign per lot, max 5 sq ft per face, limited to Sold/For Sale/For Rent + agent info. Builder signs up to 8 sq ft with ACC approval. Security system sign allowed near residence (max 2 ft from residence) with ACC approval. No o (Article 16)

Setbacks / home size

Buildings must comply with setback lines shown on recorded plat. No part of building within 5 feet of interior lot boundary (unless 10 ft separation between homes). Front line is shortest boundary abutting dedicated street. Roof overhangs ≤ (Article 4)

Maintenance

Owner responsible (maintenance of dwelling and structures). (Article 18)

Insurance

Association shall provide liability insurance for all directors and indemnify officers and directors for uninsured losses except criminal acts. No other master policy mentioned. (Article 19 (last paragraph before specia)

Use restrictions

All lots shall be used only for single-family residential purposes (Article 1)

Voting & meetings

Class A (lot owners): one vote per lot. Class B (Declarant): 3 votes per lot until total Class A votes equal or exceed Class B votes, or Dec 31, 2012, whichever earlier; then 1 vote per lot. Class B voting rights may revert if new areas ann (Article 19)

Amendments

These restrictions may be amended by recorded instrument signed by owners and lienholders of at least 75% of restricted lots, with joinder/approval of first mortgage lienholders holding liens on at least 75% of lots, and signed by Declarant (Article 24)

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