Howard M B Estates
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What Howard M B Estates's governing documents say
This is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for M.B. Howard Estates, a single-family residential HOA in Arlington, TX. It binds all lot owners (including future buyers) and sets rules for building, use, maintenance, and mandatory assessments. The community is governed by a homeowners association with voting rights and enforcement powers.
- Building & use restrictions: Lots are for residential use only; each lot may have one single-family dwelling not exceeding two stories. Minimum living area is 950 square feet (excluding porches, patios, and garages). Subdivision of lots is prohibited.
- Architectural review: Any building, fence, or exterior alteration must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee (or Board) before construction; approval is automatic if not acted on within 30 days.
- Assessments & fees: The HOA levies annual and special assessments, initially capped at $80 per lot, adjustable annually (subject to 5% increase without vote, or by two-thirds vote above that). Assessments become a lien on the property; delinquent amounts accrue 6% interest and may lead to foreclosure.
- Pets & animals: No poultry or livestock may be raised or kept, but household pets (e.g., dogs, cats) are allowed as long as they are not kept for commercial purposes.
- Parking & vehicles: No trucks, buses, or trailers may be parked on streets or on lots where visible from the street, except during construction or repair. Boats and trailers also cannot be parked in visible areas.
- Landscaping & sight lines: Each lot must have a slash pine tree (15-20 gallon, 6-8 feet tall) placed six feet from the curb in the front yard; dead trees must be replaced. Corner lots must maintain unobstructed sight lines between 2-6 feet above the roadway near intersections.
- Prohibited activities: No noxious or offensive activities, no commercial or professional businesses open to the public, no temporary structures (trailers, mobile homes, tents) used as residences, and no oil or mining operations on any lot.
- Maintenance & common areas: The HOA maintains common areas (private access and utility easements) and may repair and maintain a lot if the owner fails to do so, charging the cost as an assessment. Owners have easement of enjoyment over common areas.
Key facts from Howard M B Estates's documents
- Legal name
- M. B. HOWARD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Title)
- Developer / declarant
- BAUER PROPERTIES, INC. (Preamble)
- Assessments & dues
- Maximum annual assessment until January 1 following conveyance of first Lot is $180 per Lot (text reads '#r#teea/ dollars ($ /$-80 )' likely $180). (Article VI Section 3)
- Special assessments
- Special assessments for capital improvements may be levied with assent of members voting in person or by proxy, at a meeting duly called for that purpose. (Article VI Section 4A)
- Collections & liens
- Assessments are a continuing lien on the property and personal obligation of owner; Association may bring action at law or foreclose lien; President designated as Trustee for foreclosure. (Article VI Section 8)
- Pets
- Dogs, cats, or other household pets may be kept, but no animals or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept for commercial purpose. (Article II Section 11)
- Parking & vehicles
- No truck, bus, or trailer shall be parked in street in front of any Lot except construction/repair equipment; no truck, bus, boat, or trailer parked on driveway or any portion of Lot visible from street. (Article II Section 14)
- Fences
- All lots shall have a fence constructed no nearer to the street than the building line of the main residence; no fence shall be nearer to the side street line than permitted by City of Arlington, Texas. (Article II Section 12)
- Architectural approval
- No building, fence, or other improvement shall be commenced, erected, or maintained without prior written approval of plans and specifications by Board of Directors or appointed committee. (Article VII Section 1)
- Home business
- No professional, business, or commercial activity to which the general public is invited shall be conducted on any Lot. (Article II Section 15)
- Signs & flags
- No signs of any character allowed except one sign not more than five square feet advertising property for rent; Declarant and construction/sale entities may have signs, offices, storage areas, model units. (Article II Section 8)
- Setbacks / home size
- No building shall be located nearer to front lot line or side street line than minimum building setback lines shown on recorded plat; eaves, steps, and open porches not considered part of building. (Article II Section 3)
- Use restrictions
- All Lots shall be used for residential purposes only; only one attached single family dwelling not to exceed two stories. (Article II Section 1)
- Voting & meetings
- Class A members (all Owners except Declarant) have one vote per Lot; Class B member (Declarant) has three votes per Lot owned; Class B converts to Class A when total Class A votes equal Class B votes or on December 31, 1984, whichever earli (Article V)
- Amendments
- During first 20 years, amendment requires instrument signed by at least 90% of Lot Owners; thereafter, at least 75%; amendment must be recorded. (Article VIII Section 4)
About this HOA
Howard M B Estates is a homeowners association in Arlington, TX.
HOAproxy has 1 document on file for Howard M B Estates: 1 recorded document. Last updated 2026-07-31.