Bear Run Homeowners Association

Key facts from Bear Run Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1991 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) (Recitals; Article I)

Units / lots

12 (Lots 1-12, Block 1) (Recitals; Exhibit A, Tract Four; Section)

Assessments & dues

Board estimates annual expenses within 30 days prior to each calendar year; Periodic Assessments may be levied and paid in equal monthly installments or other manner specified in writing by the Board (Section 4.3 (Doc 204881))

Special assessments

Board may levy Special Assessments in any year for capital improvements, defraying unanticipated expenses, or other purposes; assessed equally against each Lot Owner (Section 4.6 (Doc 204881))

Collections & liens

Assessments are a charge on the land and a continuing lien; lien is subordinate to (i) taxes and (ii) first mortgage liens; Board may record Notice of Assessment after 30 days' default and enforce as a mortgage lien under Texas law (Sections 4.1, 4.11 (Doc 204881))

Reserves & fees

Reserve fund established under control of Board for capital expenditures and replacements, kept separate from maintenance/operating expenses (Section 4.10 (Doc 204881))

Pets

Yes, common household pets allowed (not to exceed two adult animals), but not bred or kept for commercial purposes; Board may determine if a pet is a nuisance or excessive (Section 9.9 (Doc 204881))

Leasing & rentals

Leasing of Lots permitted, subject to all provisions of Declaration; leases must be in writing and bind lessee to rules and regulations (Section 3.0101 (Doc 204880); Section 3.3)

Parking & vehicles

Each Dwelling Unit shall have an attached garage for not less than one (1) nor more than three (3) vehicles; parking rights include one vehicular parking space on private street (Sections 9.2, 3.4 (Doc 204881))

Architectural approval

Yes, no building, structure, fence, wall, or other improvement shall be commenced, erected, constructed, placed, or maintained, nor exterior addition/repair/change/alteration made, until plans and specifications are approved in writing by t (Section 5.1 (Doc 204881))

Home business

No professional, business, or commercial activity to which the general public is invited shall be conducted on any Lot (Section 9.3 (Doc 204881))

Signs & flags

No signs displayed to public view except one sign of not more than five (5) square feet to advertise a Lot for sale or lease; Board may remove non-complying signs without liability (Section 9.8 (Doc 204881))

Maintenance

Association responsible for exterior maintenance of Common Area and Common Facilities; Owners responsible for interior of garage, automatic garage door opener, and utility systems serving their Dwelling Unit; roof repair/replacement expense (Sections 6.1, 6.2, 3.4 (Doc 204881))

Insurance

Association shall insure Common Area improvements and fixtures against fire and other hazards for full replacement cost; may obtain blanket casualty/fire insurance on Dwelling Units in name of Association as Trustee for Owners and First Mor (Section 8.1 (Doc 204881))

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used exclusively for residential purposes; no trade or non-residential use; no structure other than detached single-family residence with customary amenities (Section 3.0101 (Doc 204880); Section 9.1)

Voting & meetings

Class A Members (all Owners except David P. Lewis Revocable Living Trust and Pacific Trading Partners, Inc.) have one vote per Lot; Class B Members (David P. Lewis Revocable Living Trust for Lots 1-5, Pacific Trading Partners, Inc. for Lots (Section 2.4 (Doc 204881))

Amendments

During initial 30-year period: amendment requires signature of not less than 90% of Owners and Homeowners; after each succeeding 10-year period: 75% of Owners and Homeowners; amendment must be recorded in Tarrant County Deed Records (Sections 4.0301-4.0304 (Doc 204880))

Amenities

Swimming pool, private streets, access and utility easements, alleys, sidewalks, fences, mailboxes, shrubs, yards, and grounds (Common Facilities) (Section 1.3 (Doc 204881))

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