Highlands

What Highlands's governing documents say

The Highlands at Westridge (McKinney, TX) is a single-family home subdivision governed by a mandatory homeowners association (HOA). All owners automatically become members and must pay assessments. The community is being built out by D.R. Horton, who retains significant control until the last home is sold. The rules cover yard maintenance, architecture, and common areas, but detailed restrictions (e.g., pets, leasing) are in the Owners Manual and appendices not fully provided here.

• Mandatory HOA membership & assessments: Every lot owner automatically belongs to the HOA and must pay periodic assessments. Assessments are a lien on the property. The HOA's primary funding comes from these assessments.
• Architectural controls: All exterior changes (including fence stain color) require approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) for improved lots, or from Declarant for new homes. Subjective standards apply.
• Declarant control period: Until the community is fully built out and sold out, D.R. Horton (Declarant) controls the HOA board and can change plans, amenities, and rules. Owners have no voice in development decisions during this period.
• Property use and maintenance: Owners cannot do 'anything they want' with their yard or home exterior. The Association maintains common areas; owners maintain their lots. Fences between lots have shared maintenance rules.
• Evolving community & disclosures: The community is built in phases; features may change. The document includes disclosures about dirt, environmental conditions, nearby commercial uses, and potential oil/gas activity. No scenic views or traffic levels are guaranteed.
• Additional restrictions & governing documents: Portions of the property may have additional restrictions (e.g., phase-specific rules). The full ruleset includes an Owners Manual, bylaws, and appendices B & C which cover Declarant's rights and governance control during build-out.
• City of McKinney requirements: The City has specific oversight: the HOA must maintain common areas in perpetuity, the City can step in if maintenance fails, and certain amendments require City approval.

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.