Cyprus Villas Homeowners Association Inc

What Cyprus Villas Homeowners Association Inc's governing documents say

Cyprus Villas is a standard homeowners association (HOA) in Gunter, TX, governed by a Declaration, Bylaws, and Association Rules. This document is the Bylaws, which outline how the association is run—board elections, meetings, assessments, fines, and records access. Day-to-day rules (pets, parking, architecture, leasing) are in the separate Declaration, not here.

• Board control & homeowner voting: The Declarant (builder) appoints all directors until 120 days after 75% of lots are sold to non-Declarant owners, or 10 years from recording the Declaration (whichever comes first). After that, three directors: two Declarant-appointed, one elected by homeowners. Only after all lots sold to non-Declarant owners does full homeowner election occur (staggered 2- and 3-year terms). Quorum for member meetings is 10% of votes (5% at adjourned meeting).
• Assessments & financial obligations: Each member must pay assessments as set in the Declaration. Assessments are a continuing lien on the lot. The Board sets annual assessments. Delinquent assessments may be foreclosed. No specific dollar amounts are in this document.
• Fines & hearings: The Board may fine for rule violations. A hearing policy is required: at least one 10-day warning notice, then a fine notice with hearing rights within 30 days. Fines can be levied against a renter/lessee, but the owner is ultimately responsible. Fines may be collected as assessments.
• Records access: Owners may inspect records during business hours. Written request must be sent by certified mail. The association must respond within 10 business days. Certain records are confidential (e.g., other owners' financial info, violation details, personal contact info). Copy costs are charged per the Texas Attorney General fee schedule.
• Alternative payment plans for delinquent assessments: Delinquent owners may request an alternative payment schedule. Minimum term 3 months, maximum 18 months. Ineligible if defaulted on a previous plan within 2 years, or had a plan within 12 months, or failed to request before the 30-day cure deadline. During the plan, no additional monetary penalties, but interest and administrative costs may accrue. Default reinstates full balance due.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is only the Bylaws, not the full rulebook. It does not include rules on pets, leasing (minimum lease term), parking, architectural changes, age restrictions, or specific amenity use. Those are in the separate Declaration and Association Rules.

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.