HOA of Bella Flora, Inc.

Key facts from HOA of Bella Flora, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA - Homeowners Association (not a condominium, explicitly stated not Texas Condominium Act) (Article 1.2: 'This document does not cre)

Legal name

Bella Ranch HOA, Inc. (Article 1, Section 1.45 (Association def)

Developer / declarant

Westmont Development, L.P. (Preamble (THIS DECLARATION ... made by W)

Governing law

Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Specific mention) and Texas Property Code (referenced for assessment lien and correction affidavit) (Article 6.2 and Correction Affidavit und)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares annual budget, sets Regular Assessments; until Jan 1 following first Lot conveyance, increase requires majority vote of Members present at meeting with quorum (Article 7.3 and 7.6)

Special assessments

Board may levy Special Assessments for unanticipated common expenses; if amount exceeds $3,000 or requires borrowing, must be approved by 2/3 of Members present at meeting with at least 30 days notice (Article 7.4.2 and 7.9 (borrowing require)

Collections & liens

Each Assessment is a charge on the Lot and secured by a continuing lien; lien superior to all liens except taxes, prior deeds of trust, first purchase money mortgage; may be enforced by judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure (power of sale) (Article 7.9 and 7.9.4)

Reserves & fees

Board may contribute to reserve funds (listed as a use of Regular Assessments) (Article 7.4.1(i))

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats or other household pets for companionship only; maximum 5 pets per property; litters must be sold within 12 weeks; exceptions for lots 2+ acres net of floodplain (Article 5.25)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly stated; Article 5.23(f) 'The occupancy and leasing of dwellings' is listed as a matter for Rules; no clear prohibition or allowance in provided text (Article 5.23(f))

Parking & vehicles

Overnight parking on streets prohibited (without Board approval); vehicles parked within view of public must be in good condition (Article 5.37)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Architectural Control Committee (ACC) required for any structure, dwelling, addition, alteration, improvement, installation, modification, or reconstruction (Article 4.3)

Solar & roof

Solar panels allowed only if not visible from street or any other Lot and approved by ACC (Article 5.39.3)

Home business

Permitted as incidental use (personal business/professional pursuits) if: incidental to residence, conforms to ordinances, no external evidence, no excess vehicle traffic, does not interfere with neighbors (Article 5.32)

Signs & flags

One sign of not more than 5 sq ft for sale/rent; one open house sign by Builder; one professional security sign of not more than 1 sq ft; all must comply with ordinances; Builder signs limited to construction period; other signs prohibited; (Article 5.39.8)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 2,300 sq ft total air-conditioned living area (exclusive of open porches, garages, patios, detached accessory buildings) (Article 5.11)

Maintenance

Owner responsible (part of house maintenance) (Article 9.2.1)

Insurance

Association may maintain insurance (including fidelity bonds, D&O liability) as deemed necessary (Article 7.4.1(h)); no specific master property policy described (Article 7.4.1(h))

Use restrictions

Use of Lot limited exclusively to residential purposes; incidental home business allowed if no external evidence, conforms to ordinances, no excess traffic (Article 5.32)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; Class A (Owners) one vote per Lot, Class B (Declarant) four votes per Lot owned until one year after last Lot sold (Article 6.5.1 and 6.5.2)

Amendments

After 25-year term, Declaration automatically extends for successive 10-year periods unless majority of Owners sign and record termination within year preceding extension (Article 1.2); amendment of Declaration not described in provided tex (Article 1.2)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.