The Homestead at Ownsby Farms

What The Homestead at Ownsby Farms's governing documents say

This is a set of recorded management and policy documents for The Homestead at Ownsby Farms, a single-family homeowners association (HOA) in Carrollton, Texas. The documents include a management certificate, a collections policy, an enforcement and fining policy, a security measures policy, and a board code of conduct. They are ancillary to the full Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), which are not included here.

• What this document doesn't cover: The full CC&Rs, bylaws, and architectural guidelines are not included here; this is a partial set of policies and filings. For complete rules on property use, assessments, and architectural review, refer to the recorded Declaration and other governing documents.
• HOA management & contact: The association is managed by Essex Association Management L.P. (1512 Crescent Dr., Suite 112, Carrollton, TX 75006; phone 972-428-2030; email [email protected]). The HOA website is www.homesteadatownsbyfarmshoa.com.
• Transfer fees: When selling or transferring property, the HOA charges a maximum $375 resale disclosure/estoppel fee, up to $275 for a custom lender questionnaire, and a $2,500 working capital/reserve fee. Additional fees may apply for trustee sales or foreclosures.
• Assessments & collections: Assessments not paid by the delinquency date incur late fees and monthly administrative charges of at least $25. The HOA follows a collection process: reminder statement, demand letter, attorney demand letter, lien filing, and possible foreclosure. Payment plans may be available, but all violations must be resolved first.
• Fines & enforcement: Violations of the governing documents (e.g., unapproved architectural changes, trash left out, unapproved signs) are subject to fines. The first fine is at least $50, and any single fine cannot exceed $750. Fines can be levied repeatedly for continuing violations, and the HOA may take corrective action and place a lien on the property for unpaid fines.
• Security measures: Owners may install security measures (e.g., cameras, fencing) without prior approval, but fencing must comply with rules: no higher than 6 feet, and in front yards must be open ornamental metal or wrought iron that keeps the residence visible from the street. Fencing over sidewalks or rights-of-way is prohibited and subject to maximum fines.
• Board conduct: The board has adopted a code of conduct for directors and committee members, but the specific rules are not included in this excerpt.

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.