Steward Estates HOA

What Steward Estates HOA's governing documents say

Steward Estates is a 15-lot single-family home subdivision in North Richland Hills, TX, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) is the primary rulebook that binds all lot owners. The HOA maintains common areas (perimeter walls, landscaping) and enforces architectural, use, and maintenance rules.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and home outright. The HOA maintains designated common areas (perimeter walls, entrance landscaping, and drainage areas). You are responsible for your home's exterior maintenance, lawn, fences, and compliance with architectural standards.
• Architectural review: All exterior alterations, construction, or landscaping must be approved in writing by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). The ARC controls materials, colors, design, and harmony with the neighborhood. During the Declarant Control Period, the developer controls the ARC; afterward, the Board appoints members.
• Assessments & fees: Each lot pays regular assessments (uniform rate) to cover common area maintenance, insurance, utilities, management, and reserves. Assessments are due annually, semiannually, quarterly, or monthly as set by the Board. Special assessments may be levied with 75% Class A member vote. Delinquent assessments incur interest, late fees, attorney's fees, and can result in a lien or foreclosure.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Minimum living area of 2,000 sq ft (air-conditioned, excluding garages/porches). At least 75% of exterior walls must be brick, stone, or stucco. Roofs must be slate, tile, or 230-lb composition shingles with minimum 8-in-12 pitch on front elevation. No carports or basketball goals. No noxious activities or nuisances.
• Pets & animals: No horses, livestock, or poultry. Up to two domestic pets allowed, kept only in rear fenced yards, on leash when outside. Owners must promptly remove pet waste from streets and common areas. Habitual barking or noisy pets are considered a nuisance and may be restricted by the Board.
• Parking & vehicles: No parking of boats, RVs, campers, trailers, or inoperable vehicles on streets, driveways, or front yards. Trucks over 1 ton cannot park overnight. No vehicles carrying flammable/explosive cargo. All vehicles must be operable.
• Fences & structures: Fences must be wood, composite, masonry, or wrought iron, max 6 ft high (up to 8 ft with ARC variance). Wood fences must have smooth side facing out. No antennas or satellite dishes visible from the street (must be screened or underground). Garbage containers kept inside except on pickup days.
• Enforcement & liens: The HOA may enforce rules through lawsuits, fines, injunctions, and liens on the lot. Violations can result in foreclosure after notice and opportunity to cure. The HOA has an easement to enter a lot to cure violations (e.g., overgrown weeds) and charge the owner.

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.