Hills of Monticello Homeowners

What Hills of Monticello Homeowners's governing documents say

This document is a full set of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) for the Monticello Townhomes, a townhome community in Fort Worth, Texas. It governs owners of individual townhome units that share party walls, with the homeowners association maintaining certain common areas, foundations, and roofs. The rules apply to all owners, residents, and guests.

• What you own & maintain: You own your unit's interior and are responsible for its maintenance, including interior walls, plumbing, electrical, and sprinkler systems. The association maintains the common property, landscaping between the front building line and the street, perimeter fences, wrought iron gates, walkways, accent lights, and each unit's foundation and roof (exterior surfaces only). Party walls are shared equally with adjoining owners.
• Use restrictions: Units are for single-family residential use only. Home-based businesses are allowed if incidental, no external signs, no excess traffic, and no interference with neighbors. Occupancy is limited to individuals related by blood, marriage, adoption, or up to two unrelated persons living as a single housekeeping unit.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessment is $1,600 per year, payable semi-annually (by October 1 and April 1). May be increased up to 20% per year by majority vote; increases above 20% require two-thirds vote. A $500 working capital assessment is due at closing. Special assessments may be levied by majority vote. Late payments accrue interest at the lower of 18% per annum or the legal maximum.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes (structures, major landscaping) require prior written approval from the association. The association may adopt design standards that must conform to the original 'as built' plans unless changed by unanimous consent. Approval or disapproval must be given within 30 days; failure to act is deemed disapproval.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not specify lease duration restrictions or rental caps. However, all owners are subject to association rules, and tenants must comply with the CCRs. Owners remain responsible for their tenants' compliance.
• Pets & vehicles: No specific pet limits or vehicle restrictions are mentioned in the provided text. However, the association may adopt rules regarding these matters. The document prohibits business use that causes excessive parking or noise.
• Voting & association control: Each lot owner (except the declarant) has one vote per lot. The declarant holds five votes per owned lot until it sells. Two-thirds vote is required for variances, sale of common property, and certain assessment increases. The association may impose fines and specific assessments for rule violations.
• What this document doesn't cover: The document does not address specific pet policies, parking regulations, or rental duration limits. It also does not describe any recreational amenities or common facilities beyond landscaping and walkways. Some details (like yard maintenance frequency) are left to association discretion.

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.