Alta Vista East Townhome Condominium Association

What Alta Vista East Townhome Condominium Association's governing documents say

Alta Vista East Townhome Condominiums is a condominium community in Dallas, TX — you own your individual unit and share ownership of the building's common elements with other unit owners. This Declaration of Condominium sets the rules for owners, residents, and the association; it covers assessments, maintenance obligations, architectural controls, use restrictions, and insurance. If you are a buyer, owner, or renter, these rules will govern what you can do with your unit and how the community operates.

• What you own & maintain: You own the interior of your unit (including sheetrock, interior walls, and rooftop deck if attached) and are responsible for its maintenance, repair, and replacement. The association maintains the common elements (exterior walls, roof structure, foundations, common areas) and carries master property and liability insurance, but you are responsible for your own personal property and improvements.
• Assessments & fees: All unit owners must pay regular assessments (for common expenses like maintenance, utilities, insurance, reserves) and potentially special assessments (for unanticipated expenses) and utility assessments (if submetered). Assessments are due on dates set by the board; delinquencies can lead to liens, suspension of common-area use and voting rights, and even nonjudicial foreclosure. HOA sale fees may also apply when you sell your unit.
• Leasing & rentals: If you lease your unit, the lease must be in writing and is subject to the governing documents. The association can enforce rules against tenants and, if the owner does not, may evict the tenant directly. The owner remains responsible for the tenant's compliance. There is no minimum lease term stated in this excerpt, but the board can adopt rules about leasing.
• Pets & animals: Customary household pets are allowed, but the board may adopt rules on type, size, and number. Unless rules say otherwise, you may keep no more than 2 dogs, or 2 cats, or one dog and one cat per unit. No animals may be raised or bred for commercial purposes. The board can require removal of any animal violating rules.
• Architectural review: You must get written approval from the Architectural Reviewer (initially the developer, later the board or its designee) before making any exterior changes, including window or door replacements, landscaping, antennas, satellite dishes, or any alteration affecting appearance or structural integrity. No verbal approvals count; failure to respond is not approval. Variances may be granted but require notice to all unit owners.
• Vehicles & parking: Each unit comes with two dedicated parking spaces that are part of the unit. The board can adopt rules about vehicle types, sizes, numbers, and condition, and may prohibit vehicles deemed a nuisance, unsightly, or inappropriate. No vehicles carrying flammable or explosive cargo are allowed. Parking is for vehicles only; washing, repairs, and storage may be restricted.
• Use & occupancy: Units may be used only for residential purposes (with limited home-business exceptions). The board may adopt occupancy standards; if none, no more than 2 people per bedroom may occupy a unit, subject to fair housing 'familial status' protections. No activity may annoy neighbors, reduce property desirability, or violate law.
• Dispute resolution: Before suing, you must try to resolve disputes through negotiation and mediation (unless the claim is for assessment collection or emergency relief). A formal notice of the claim is required, and mediation must be attempted within a specific timeline.

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.