Las Colonitas Condo

What Las Colonitas Condo's governing documents say

Las Colonitas Condominiums in Farmers Branch, TX is a condominium community where you own your individual unit and share ownership of common elements managed by the association. These amendments (Fifth, Eighth, and 2012) amend the original 1979 Condominium Declaration and replace prior rules with the ones shown. The rules bind unit owners, residents, tenants, and guests.

• Who can occupy: Occupancy is limited to persons related by marriage or consanguinity (no roommates unrelated). Maximum: 4 people in a 3-bedroom unit, 3 in a 2-bedroom, 2 in a 1-bedroom. 'Permanent occupancy' means stays over 30 days not separated by at least 6 months.
• Pets: Up to 2 domestic animals allowed. Animals over 50 lbs adult weight require written permission from the Board or Managing Agent. Must be leashed outside; owners must clean up after them.
• Parking & vehicles: Vehicles must be parked in designated spaces. No parking in guest areas for regular use. No car repair or fluid changes. Vehicles must be operable with current registration. Boats need Board approval. Violators may be towed.
• Exterior & alterations: No changes to exterior walls, limited common elements, patios, or balconies without prior written Board approval. Window coverings visible from outside must be beige, white, off‑white, or neutral. No hanging items from windows/balconies.
• Noise & nuisances: Owners and occupants must avoid loud/disturbing noises. Play is prohibited on driveways and parking areas. Skateboarding, rollerblading, and bicycles in common areas are banned. Pool rules posted at the pool must be followed.
• Remodeling & repairs: Noisy or potentially damaging work allowed only 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday–Friday (except emergency or if work doesn't disturb others). Debris may not go in association dumpsters. Owners liable for contractor actions.
• Satellite dishes: One‑meter or smaller dishes allowed only in three Board‑approved locations (limited common element adjacent to unit, balcony fence via non‑marring clamp, or under roof eaves max 5' over roofline). Cables must be in conduit on common elements. $100 refundable deposit required. Installations prior to Sept 1, 2010 are grandfathered if reported.
• What this document doesn't cover: These are excerpts from three amendments (1988, 1994, 2012) that update the rules. They do not include the full original Declaration, By‑Laws, or any information about assessments, insurance, leasing minimums, or amenities beyond the pool. For a complete picture, you need the full Declaration and any later amendments.

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.