The Highlands at Chapel Creek Homeowners Association

What The Highlands at Chapel Creek Homeowners Association's governing documents say

The Highlands at Chapel Creek is a standard single-family homeowner association (HOA) in Fort Worth, Texas, governed by the HOA's board of directors and subject to its Declaration, Bylaws, and policies. This document is the Association's Bylaws, which lay out how the HOA is run (board elections, meetings, officers, committees, enforcement) and what owners must comply with, but the specific day-to-day rules about things like landscaping, parking, or pets are found in the separate Declaration and Owners Manual. During the early 'Declarant Control Period,' the builder (D.R. Horton) holds most governance power and homeowners have limited say.

• Who runs the HOA: After the builder-controlled period ends, a five-member board of directors elected by homeowners governs the association. Directors serve two-year, staggered terms. The board hires (and can fire) a professional management company.
• Meetings & voting: The HOA must hold at least one annual meeting of homeowners per year; the board meets at least quarterly. Homeowners can call special meetings with a petition signed by 20% of lot owners. Board meetings are open to members but owners cannot speak unless invited.
• Enforcement & fines: The HOA can fine owners for rule violations, but most fines require advance notice and a hearing. The board also has the power to sue owners or place liens for unpaid assessments.
• Transfer & sale fees: When you sell your home, the HOA charges fees: a resale certificate ($340), a statement of account ($50), a refinance certificate ($50), a transfer fee to management ($250), and a home resale fee equal to the greater of $500 or one full year's regular assessment.
• Builder control period: During the 'Declarant Control Period,' the builder (D.R. Horton) appoints most board members and makes key decisions. Homeowners have little to no voting power during this phase. The Bylaws say the Declaration (not these Bylaws) governs during that time.
• What this document doesn't cover: These Bylaws do not contain the specific use restrictions for lots — such as rules about pets, parking, fences, paint colors, or leasing. Those are found in the separate Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions and the Owners Manual of Rules and Regulations.

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.