The Trails of Chestnut Meadow

What The Trails of Chestnut Meadow's governing documents say

This is a First Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for The Trails of Chestnut Meadow, a single-family residential community in Kaufman County, Texas, governed by the Chestnut Meadows Association, Inc. It applies to all lot owners, residents, and their guests, and it establishes the rules for property use, maintenance, assessments, and architectural control.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the single-family residence on it. The association maintains the common properties (e.g., common areas, amenities) and may also maintain certain areas of common responsibility, but you are responsible for maintaining your own lot and home.
• Assessments & fees: The association levies annual assessments on all lots to fund common expenses, and may also levy neighborhood assessments, special assessments, and specific assessments. Assessments are due as set by the board, and unpaid assessments can become a lien on your property and lead to foreclosure.
• Architectural review: Any construction, modification, or alteration to your property (including fences, landscaping, and exterior changes) must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee or Architectural Review Committee, per the Design Guidelines. This applies to new construction and modifications to existing homes.
• Use restrictions: Properties must be used for single-family residential purposes only. Business use is restricted, and there are rules about parking, prohibited vehicles, temporary structures, signs, fences, and other nuisances. The community-wide standard is the baseline for acceptable conduct and appearance.
• Leasing & rentals: The declaration does not specify a minimum lease term or restrictions on leasing, but all residents (including tenants) are bound by the governing documents. Owners are responsible for their tenants' compliance.
• Pets: The declaration does not specify pet limits or types in the provided text, but it may be covered in the rules and regulations or design guidelines. Check the full declaration for pet restrictions.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt is a partial document (first 31 pages of 133) and does not include the full text of use restrictions, architectural guidelines, insurance details, or enforcement procedures. It also does not specify any age restrictions, income limits, or rental caps.

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.