Homeowners Association of Bella Casa, Inc.

What Homeowners Association of Bella Casa, Inc.'s governing documents say

These are the Bylaws of the Bella Casa Owners Association, a townhome community in Frisco, Texas, and part of the larger Post Oak master-planned community. They govern the HOA's operations, rule enforcement, and owner obligations. Also included are two amendments to the community's leasing and occupancy rules, which add specific restrictions on renting out your home.

• Board & governance: The association is run by a board of five directors elected by owners for staggered two-year terms. Directors must be owners, not delinquent on assessments, and not in litigation against the association. The board holds regular quarterly meetings and can adopt rules after notice and comment.
• Meetings & voting: An annual meeting is held, and special meetings can be called by owners of at least 10% of lots. A quorum is 10% of lots in person or by proxy. Owners may vote by proxy, but proxies expire after one year unless stated otherwise. Voting is generally by a majority of votes cast, with cumulative voting prohibited.
• Rules & enforcement: The board can establish and amend rules and regulations, but must give at least 10 days' written notice of proposed rules. Enforcement requires notice and a hearing (unless the violation is in common areas, involves immediate risk, or is a repeat violation). Fines and legal fee reimbursement can be levied, and the board may suspend common-area use in certain cases.
• Leasing & rentals: Owners may not lease their townhome until 12 months after the deed is recorded in their name, unless an exemption applies. There is also a cap on the percentage of townhomes that may be leased at any time. Prospective tenants and adult occupants must undergo a criminal background check and provide vehicle license plate numbers. The owner is responsible for tenant violations and must give tenants a copy of the governing documents. Fines for lease-related violations are capped at $10,000 per lease agreement.
• Owner obligations: Owners must give the board at least 10 business days' notice before selling, including buyer and closing details. They must provide proof of ownership and update mailing addresses. Owners are required to comply with all governing documents, and the association can assess fines for violations.
• Master association: Bella Casa is part of the Frisco Post Oak Property Owners Association, a master association with its own bylaws. Members of Bella Casa automatically belong to the master association, which may impose separate rules and assessments.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document is the bylaws and leasing amendments only. It does not include the full declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), which contain architectural review rules, pet restrictions, assessment amounts, and other community standards. The master association's rules are also separate.

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.