Bear Run

Key facts from Bear Run's documents

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

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision with commercial property and open area (Article III - Use and Building Restricti)

Units / lots

12 lots in Phase I (Lots 1-12, Block 1) per recitals; also includes Lots 1-97, Block 1 and Block A per Exhibit A, but those appear to be part of a larger Phase I? (Recitals (Lots 1-5, 7, 8-12); Exhibit A )

Developer / declarant

Texas Commerce Bank, National Association (as successor by merger); Pacific Trading Partners, Inc.; David P. Lewis Revocable Living Trust; Robin D. Robinson and wife Paulette R. Robinson; Robert Heath Bullard and wife Tammy C. Bullard; Bear (Recitals)

Governing law

Texas law (not otherwise specified) (Notary acknowledgments reference Texas)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed in the document; Board estimates cash requirements and sets Periodic Assessments annually. (Section 4.3) (Section 4.3)

Special assessments

Board may levy Special Assessments for capital improvements, defraying unanticipated expenses, or any other purpose set forth. Assessed equally against each Lot Owner. (Section 4.6) (Section 4.6)

Collections & liens

Each assessment is a charge on the land and a continuing lien. Association may record Notice of Assessment and enforce as a mortgage lien under Texas law. Lien is subordinate to taxes and first mortgage instruments. (Sections 4.1, 4.11, 4.1 (Sections 4.1, 4.11, 4.12)

Reserves & fees

Reserve fund established under control of Board for capital improvements and replacements, separate from operating expenses. (Section 4.10) (Section 4.10)

Fences

Party walls and fences addressed in Article VII. General rules of law apply. Maintenance shared between Owners. Separating fences erected on dividing line are party fences. No fence may be placed in violation of other provisions. (Article V (Article VII, Section 7.8)

Architectural approval

30 days for approval/disapproval; if no response, approval deemed granted but still subject to Declaration. (Section 5.1) (Section 5.1)

Home business

Prohibited: 'no gainful trade or other non-residential use' allowed on any Lot. (Section 3.0101)

Setbacks / home size

ACC may specify minimum setbacks. (Section 5.3) (Section 5.3)

Maintenance

Not detailed in DOC 202052 (but DOC 202166 assigns Common Area maintenance to Association, and roof maintenance to Association except for insurance-covered repairs). (Not present in 202052)

Insurance

Common Area insured for full replacement cost. Blanket policy on Dwelling Units if elected, equal to full replacement value without deduction. (Section 8.1) (Section 8.1)

Use restrictions

Yes; each Lot shall be used for single family residential purposes only, with exceptions for Commercial Property. (Section 3.0101)

Voting & meetings

25% of total voting power of class required to vote constitutes a quorum. (Section 2.7) (Section 2.7)

Amendments

During first 30 years, amendment requires 90% of then Owners and Homeowners. After each subsequent 10-year period, amendment requires 75% of then Owners and Homeowners. Effective upon recording in Tarrant County Deed Records. (Sections 4.0301, 4.0302, 4.0303, 4.0304)

Amenities

Common Facilities include swimming pool and streets, access and utility easements, alleys, sidewalks, fences, mailboxes, shrubs, yards, grounds. Others may be established by Board. (Section 1.3) (Section 1.3)

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