Baker Farms
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What Baker Farms's governing documents say
Baker Farms is a single-family home HOA in Johnson County, Texas, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs). This document applies to homeowners and sets rules for lot use, architectural review, assessments, and community property. It does not apply to renters directly, but owners are responsible for tenant compliance.
- Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at a maximum of $600 per lot, adjustable up to 25% per year by the Board, or more with a 67% member vote. Special assessments also require 67% approval. Transfer fees: builder pays $350 per lot; subsequent sales pay a $150 transfer fee. Nonpayment creates a lien and allows foreclosure.
- Architectural Review: All improvements require prior approval by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) under Design Guidelines. The Declarant can adopt or amend guidelines during the Development Period without owner vote. Items like fences, pools, landscaping, and exterior changes are subject to review.
- Use Restrictions: Lots are for residential use only. Specific restrictions include: no commercial activity, limited basketball goals and large toys, swimming pool rules, minimum floor area, building materials and roof requirements, fence/wall standards, landscape and xeriscaping rules, and regulations for solar devices, generators, flags, and signs.
- Maintenance Responsibility: Owners maintain their lots and homes. The Association maintains community property (common areas, drainage ponds, dog parks, entrance monuments). Owners may be individually assessed for damages or violations.
- Leasing & rentals: Article VIII includes a section on rentals, but the text is too garbled to provide specific terms. Owners should refer to the full document for rental restrictions.
- What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not specify pet limits, age restrictions, or detailed parking rules. It also does not contain the full text of the Bylaws or Design Guidelines.
Key facts from Baker Farms's documents
- Community type
- exclusive residential community known as BAKER FARMS (WHEREAS clause, page 6)
- Legal name
- BAKER FARMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
- Units / lots
- Maximum Number of Lots initially set at 600 (Section 1.18)
- Developer / declarant
- HSM Baker Farms LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Opening and Section 1.9)
- Governing law
- Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Texas Property Code Chapter 209) and Residential Construction Liability Act (Chapter 27, Texas Property Code) (Sections 5.9(c), 1.23)
- Assessments & dues
- Maximum Annual Assessment initially $600 per Lot (Section 5.3(a))
- Special assessments
- Allowed for non-routine costs with approval of 67% of outstanding votes at a meeting with quorum (60% of votes). Pro rated based on ownership period. (Sections 5.4, 5.6)
- Collections & liens
- Assessments constitute a lien on the Lot, secured by continuing lien. May be foreclosed judicially or by Expedited Foreclosure under Texas Property Code Chapter 209. Fines and attorneys' fees solely for fines cannot be foreclosed. Lien subo (Sections 5.1, 5.9(c), (g), 5.12)
- Reserves & fees
- Assessments may include establishment of a reserve for repair, maintenance, and other charges (Section 5.2)
- Leasing & rentals
- Rental or lease of entire Lot for residential purposes allowed with restrictions (Section 8.2)
- Parking & vehicles
- Trucks over 2.5 tons and commercial vehicles with painted advertisements not allowed to park overnight, except builders during construction (Section 8.6(c))
- Fences
- Section 8.14 titled 'FENCES AND WALLS' exists but text not provided (Table of Contents (page 4) and section h)
- Architectural approval
- Architectural Review Committee approval required for any construction, alteration, fence, wall, parking area, pool, sign, exterior color change, etc. (Section 7.1)
- Home business
- Allowed with restrictions: no public invited, no sign, no door-to-door solicitation, no noticeable traffic, consistent with residential character (Section 8.1(b))
- Signs & flags
- No signs advertising business or lease, including in windows. Signs generally subject to Architectural Review Committee approval per Section 8.28 (Flags and Flagpoles, Signs, Displays and Decor) but full text not provided (Sections 8.1(b)(iii), 8.2(iii), 8.28 hea)
- Setbacks / home size
- Sections 8.12 and 8.13 exist ('SIDELINE AND FRONT LINE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS' and 'WAIVER OF FRONT SETBACK REQUIREMENTS') but text not provided (Table of Contents (page 4) and section h)
- Use restrictions
- Property for single-family residential detached housing only. One residence per lot, occupied by one family (related persons or up to 5 unrelated persons plus household staff) (Section 8.1(a))
- Voting & meetings
- Two classes: Class A (non-Declarant Members) — 1 vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant) — 600 votes. Class B converts to Class A upon Development Period expiration or Declarant's recorded notice. (Section 4.2)
Management & contact for Baker Farms
- Management company
- FirstService Residential, Inc. (source)
About this HOA
Baker Farms is a homeowners association in Alvarado, TX.
HOAproxy has 2 documents on file for Baker Farms: 1 amendment and 1 recorded document. Last updated 2026-06-10.