Villas at Deer Run Homeowners Association

What Villas at Deer Run Homeowners Association's governing documents say

This is a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for Deer Run Section Four, a single-family residential subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, governed by the Deer Run Property Owners Association. It applies to lot owners in this section and other Deer Run sections, and it sets out rules for property use, architectural control, and association assessments.

• What you own & maintain: Each lot is for single-family residential use only, with one site-built residence (no mobile, manufactured, or modular homes). Owners must keep their lot mowed (grass under 6 inches), maintain the area between property line and street, and keep all structures in good repair.
• Architectural review: Before any construction, exterior alteration, or tree removal (trees 6 inches or larger), you must submit plans to the Architectural Control Committee for written approval. The committee can set design requirements, grant variances, and has 30 days to respond or approval is deemed given.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments started at $240 per lot in 2005 and can increase up to 20% per year without a vote; larger increases require a two-thirds member vote. Special assessments for capital improvements also require a two-thirds vote. Unpaid assessments accrue interest (up to 18% per annum) and become a lien on the property.
• Pets & animals: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed (not for commercial breeding), and up to two horses may be kept if they are at least 150 feet behind the front boundary. The association can restrict breeds it deems dangerous.
• Parking & vehicles: No inoperable vehicles, large trucks (e.g., eighteen-wheelers), or boats/trailers may be parked on streets or lots unless screened from view. All personal vehicles must park on driveways (at least 10 feet wide). Temporary parking of boats/campers is allowed for up to 72 hours in a 30-day period.
• Construction & building rules: Residences must be at least 1,000 square feet, have a composition roof, and be built on a concrete slab or pier-and-beam foundation. Setbacks are 40 feet front, 5 feet side, 25 feet rear unless the plat says otherwise. Construction must be completed within 270 days.
• Use restrictions: No business use (except quiet home offices with no external signs or clients), no outdoor burning of trash, no firearms discharge, no oil/mining operations, and no further subdivision of lots. Fences are limited to 6 feet in height and require committee approval.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include rules on leasing/rental terms, age restrictions, or specific amenities (like pools or clubhouses). It also doesn't list current assessment amounts or the association's bylaws.

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.