Van Buren Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.

What Van Buren Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

Van Buren Estates is a standard single-family homeowners association (HOA) in Celina, TX. The following documents are HOA policies and procedures—they supplement the main Declaration of Covenants (not provided here) and govern financial obligations, rule enforcement, and homeowner conduct.

• Transfer & resale fees: When selling or buying a home, the seller pays a $200 administrative transfer fee and a $375 resale package fee. Rush options available: 1 business day $120, 3 business days $95. Updates to a resale package cost $15 (1–14 days) or $50 (15–180 days).
• Assessment billing & late fees: Assessments are due on the calendar day set by the Board. Unpaid assessments accrue interest at the rate stated in the Declaration, plus late fees. The Association may charge collection costs (e.g., certified mail, attorney fees).
• Payment plan terms: Homeowners who are behind may request a payment plan. Minimum term is 3 months; maximum term is up to 12 months without Board vote, but no plan may extend beyond 18 months from the request date. The Association is not required to offer a plan more than once per 12 months.
• Violation enforcement & fines: For rule violations, the HOA follows a progressive fine schedule: first sighting — $25 fine if not cured in 14 days; second sighting — $50 fine; third sighting — $100 fine; recurring/final notice — referred to attorney after 30 days. Homeowners may request a hearing under Texas Property Code §209.007.
• Self-help & forced maintenance: If a homeowner fails to maintain their property (e.g., dead grass, overgrown vegetation), the HOA may enter the property, perform the work, and charge the owner. The process starts with a courtesy notice, then a second notice (14 days to cure), then a hearing before the Board.
• Solar energy devices: Solar panels are allowed but require prior approval from the architectural review committee. Panels must conform to the roof slope, not extend past the roofline or fence line, and frame/color details must be submitted. This policy overrides any conflicting provisions in other governing documents.
• Landscape during water restrictions: During temporary water restrictions declared by a government authority, the HOA will not fine homeowners for brown or discolored vegetation or turf that would otherwise violate landscape rules.
• Membership voting: Homeowners may vote by proxy, absentee ballot, or electronic ballot. Ballots can be submitted via email, fax, secure website, or mail (must be received at least one business day before the meeting).

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.