Homeowners Association of Valencia Townhomes

What Homeowners Association of Valencia Townhomes's governing documents say

This is the declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for Valencia Townhomes, a townhome community in Dallas, Texas. It establishes a homeowners association (HOA) that all owners automatically join, and it sets out rules for maintenance, assessments, architectural control, and use of the properties. The document is the full rulebook for the community, binding all current and future owners.

• What you own & maintain: You own your townhome lot and the interior of your unit. The association maintains common areas and many exterior components, including foundations, exterior walls, roofs, garage doors, and front door painting, but you are responsible for interior maintenance, fenced yards, and routine cleaning of patios and balconies.
• Assessments & fees: All owners must pay monthly regular assessments, due on the first of the month, plus potential special, individual, and deficiency assessments. The board can increase assessments unless a majority of owners disapprove, and unpaid assessments can lead to liens and foreclosure.
• Leasing & rentals: Townhomes may be leased, but leases must comply with conditions in Article 12, including owner occupancy requirements and restrictions on leasing. Tenants must follow the rules, and owners are responsible for their tenants' compliance.
• Pets: No animals may be kept for commercial purposes. Customary household pets are allowed, but unless rules say otherwise, no more than two dogs, two cats, or one of each per townhome. Other pets require written board approval.
• Architectural review: Any exterior alteration or improvement to your lot or townhome requires prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). The ACC has 60 days to respond, and if it doesn't, approval may be deemed granted under certain conditions.
• Use restrictions: The property must be used for residential purposes only. You cannot create annoyances, interfere with drainage, or use garages for anything that prevents parking operable vehicles. Garage doors must stay closed except when entering or exiting.
• Dispute resolution: Before going to court, disputes between owners or with the association must go through mandatory negotiation and mediation procedures outlined in Article 20.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include the full text of the bylaws, rules and regulations, or the plat, which are referenced but not fully reproduced here. Specific fee amounts, pet size limits, and other details may be in those documents.

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.