Benbar Estates Addition

What Benbar Estates Addition's governing documents say

Benbar Estates is a single-family home subdivision in Arlington, TX with an HOA (Benbar Estates Property Owners Association). The CC&Rs bind all lot owners and govern minimum construction standards, lot use, assessments, and maintenance responsibilities.

• Assessments & fees: Annual base assessment initially $300 per lot, due in advance by January 5. The Board may increase the assessment each year by up to 110% of the prior year without a membership vote; any higher increase requires approval of 67% of votes of each class (Class A and Class B). Special assessments for capital improvements also require 67% approval.
• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the single-family dwelling on it. You are responsible for all maintenance of your lot and improvements, except for common area maintenance (landscaping, mowing on common areas and certain lots 1X, 2X, 3X and Ruano Court) and insurance on common property, which the Association handles.
• Construction & design standards: Each dwelling must be at least 2,500 sq ft of heated/air-conditioned floor area (two-story: first floor at least 1,400 sq ft, second floor no more than 100% of first floor). Exterior must be at least 75% masonry or brick. Roof must be minimum 30-year composition shingles, Class A fire rated. Garage minimum 2-car, side or rear entry only. No front entry garages; garage doors must be kept closed except for vehicle/person entry/exit.
• Fencing: Fences allowed only on rear and side lot lines, must be wood, masonry, or other approved material (no chain link). No fence may extend forward of the front building line. Declarant may construct privacy fences on rear or side lines, and owners cannot change design or add gates.
• Pets: Only domestic dogs, cats, or birds are allowed. No breeding, commercial purposes, livestock, or poultry.
• Leasing & rentals: Any lease must be in writing and must state that the lease is subject to the Declaration, Bylaws, and Articles. Violation of those documents by the lessee is a default under the lease.
• Signs & antennas: No advertising signs, billboards, or political signs without Declarant approval. Owners may have identifying signs of reasonable size, but design and wording require approval. No exterior unscreened television or radio antennas without prior Board approval.
• Use restrictions: All lots are for residential use only. No temporary structures (except builder's sales/construction offices removed within 60 days after completion). No hazardous activities, firearms discharge, or open fires except in safe fireplaces or contained barbecue units. No re-subdivision without Declarant's written approval.

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.