Buffalo Hills

Key facts from Buffalo Hills's documents

Reflects the 1982 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Buffalo Hills Homeowners Association

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; described as recorded lots of the plat except common area (Article I, Section 5: "any of the record)

Developer / declarant

A. K. Morley & Son, Inc.

Assessments & dues

Original: $600 per lot until Jan 1 after first conveyance; amended: $1,300 per lot until July 1 after first conveyance. (Article VI, Section 3 (original: "Six Hu)

Special assessments

For capital improvements on Common Area, applicable only to that year, must be approved by 2/3 of each class of members voting in person or by proxy. (Article VI, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Assessment lien recorded with County Clerk; can be enforced by judicial foreclosure; notice to owner at least 30 days before foreclosure; lien subordinate to first mortgages. Curing default: release fee up to $15 (amended). (Article VI, Section 9(b) and (c); Sectio)

Reserves & fees

Original: $10 per delinquent assessment; amended: $25 per delinquent assessment. (Article VI, Section 9(a): "not to exceed)

Pets

Dogs, cats, or usual and ordinary household pets may be kept. (Article III, Section 2)

Leasing & rentals

Implicitly allowed: owners may assign right of enjoyment to tenants who reside on the Lot. (Article IV, Section 2: "Any owner may as)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited on property unless in enclosed garage; also prohibited on driveways/streets. (Article III, Section 5; Article IV, Sect)

Architectural approval

If no approval/disapproval within 30 days after submission, approval deemed waived. (Article XI, Section 1: "fail to approve )

Home business

Prohibited: no business, commercial, manufacturing, mercantile, storing, vending establishment, or other non-residential purpose, except Declarant may use for model home/sales office during construction. (Article III, Section 3)

Signs & flags

Only "For Sale" sign not exceeding 18" x 24", posted per local laws and regulations. (Article III, Section 4)

Maintenance

Association shall maintain roofs of dwellings, including replacement or repair. (Article VII, Section 4(b))

Insurance

Association shall maintain adequate fire and public liability insurance on all improvements on Common Area, and comprehensive public liability insurance for ownership/use/maintenance of Common Area and exterior of properties. (Article VII, Section 4(d) and (h))

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be improved, used and occupied only for private residential purposes. (Article III, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant, one vote per lot); Class B (Declarant, three votes per lot). Class B ceases when Class A votes equal Class B votes or on December 31, 1981 (original) / September 30, 1985 (amended), whichev (Article V, Section 2)

Amendments

First 25 years: 90% of lot owners; thereafter: 75% of lot owners. Amendment must be recorded. While Class B exists, FHA/VA approval required for annexation or amendment. (Article XVII, Section 2; Article XVII, S)

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