Senter Meadows Homeowners Association

Key facts from Senter Meadows Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2004 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Seniors Only (Title page: 'RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FOR S)

Developer / declarant

R. A. Development, Inc., and Russell and Deborah Scawright (Page 1, paragraph 1)

Governing law

Federal Housing for Older Person Act of 1995, 42 USCA §3607 and Texas Fair Housing Act, Texas Property Code Chapter 301 (Section B.1)

Age restriction

At least 80% of occupied residences must be occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older; all residences must be owned and occupied by at least one person over 55; future disposition limited to persons at least 55; heirs must al (Sections B.2, B.5, B.6, B.7)

Assessments & dues

$2,200.00 per year if paid in full on time; alternatively $550.00 per quarter or $185.00 per month. (Restrictive Covenants Section G.1, Page )

Special assessments

Levied for capital improvements, requires assent of majority of votes of Members present at a meeting with written notice 15-30 days in advance. (Restrictive Covenants Section F.8, Page )

Collections & liens

Assessments, including unpaid dues, special assessments, interest, costs, and attorneys' fees, are a continuing lien on the property. Association may place lien if dues/assessments unpaid. Liens for sums due are second and inferior to purch (Restrictive Covenants Sections F.5 and G)

Reserves & fees

Initial fee of $1,800.00 paid at closing (Section C.17 and Section G.1)

Pets

Yes (Section C.3)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly stated; but references to tenants and rental signs imply leasing is allowed (Sections C.3, C.4, D.21)

Parking & vehicles

No boats, RVs, trailers, or campers parked in open visible from street; must be stored in an enclosed facility; exception for loading/unloading not exceeding 36 hours (Section D.12)

Fences

Boundary fences masonry or substantially constructed wood, 6-8 ft high; wooden fences must use metal posts; finished side faces street or common areas; no white pine fences; no fences in front yards; each backyard must have at least one gat (Section D.7)

Architectural approval

Yes, for all structures, alterations, and additions (Section D.9 and Section E.1)

Solar & roof

Roofs shall be covered in pound laminated shingles or better grade composition; no roof pitch less than 4-12 excluding patio or shed type roofs (Section D.11)

Home business

Engaging in a trade or business is prohibited; home offices permitted provided no third-party clients or invitees are regularly present (Section C.5)

Signs & flags

Signs, billboards, or advertising structures prohibited except one sign advertising rental or sale not exceeding 3x5 feet (Section C.4)

Setbacks / home size

No building nearer than 25 ft to front lot line, 5 ft to side lot lines; corner lots: no structure nearer than 15 ft to side street (Section D.8)

Maintenance

Association responsible for common areas and lawn maintenance; owners responsible for their lots and structures (Sections C.6, F.4)

Use restrictions

Each lot designated solely as site for one single-family detached dwelling or duplex. No commercial use except home offices with restrictions. (Restrictive Covenants Section C.1 and C.)

Voting & meetings

Each Member (owner of a lot) has one vote per lot. Voting rights begin after owner has contracted for purchase, constructed residence, and closed on the property. (Bylaws Article II Section 2, Page 17; Re)

Amendments

Before 30-year term expires, amendments require instrument signed by owners of at least two-thirds of restricted lots, recorded in Johnson County. After initial term, covenants automatically extended for 10-year periods unless two-thirds of (Sections 4 and 5, Page 1-2)

Amenities

Club House (Section F.4)

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