Hidden Lake Estates Homeowners

Key facts from Hidden Lake Estates Homeowners's documents

Reflects the 2015 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Hidden Lake Estates

Developer / declarant

Hidden Lake Estates Homeowner's Association, Inc. (originally Lifescape Development Corporation) (Page 6, WHEREAS and Page 7, 'Hidden Lake)

Governing law

Texas Property Code (Page 6, WHEREAS: 'Texas Property Code')

Special assessments

Association may levy special assessments for capital improvements (e.g., construction, unexpected repairs of Common Area, private lake, drainage easements) subject to same notice and quorum as annual assessment increases. (Article IV, Section 4.4, Page 11)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the Lot; foreclosure possible after notice of lien recorded and 30 days' notice to Owner. Sale conducted as under Texas Property Code §51.002. Association may bid at sale. Lien subordinate to prior record (Article IV, Section 4.10 c,d and 4.11, P)

Reserves & fees

$10.00 late fee charged if assessment remains unpaid. (Article IV, Section 4.10 b, Page 12)

Pets

Only domestic animals allowed; prohibited animals include horses, cows, hogs, sheep, goats, guinea fowls, ducks, chickens, turkeys. Number of domestic animals limited to those kept for personal companionship. (Article VII, Section 7.16, Page 19)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing for single-family residential purposes is permitted provided lease term is at least one (1) year. Subleasing is not permitted. (Article VII, Section 7.1, Page 17)

Fences

No fence, wall, or hedge may be erected within setback lines (as per Section 7.6). Maximum height 6 feet. ARC approval required. Clothesline fences not allowed within 25 feet of rear property lines on specified lots (Lots 34-37, Block 2 Pha (Article VII, Section 7.8, Page 18)

Signs & flags

Political signs permitted under Texas Property Code §202.009, size 3’ x 4’, and must be professionally manufactured. Association may install identifying signs at entrances. ARC must approve sign design and location. Non-compliant signs may (Article VII, Section 7.7, Pages 17-18)

Setbacks / home size

Building location and setback lines must comply with minimum standards set by the City of Grapevine or other applicable governing authority. (Article VII, Section 7.6, Page 17)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used exclusively for residential purposes. No business or professional purposes of any kind. Not more than one dwelling per Lot. No moving of buildings onto Lot; only new construction. (Article VII, Section 7.1, Page 17)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot, no cumulative voting, proxy and absentee ballot allowed. If multiple owners of a Lot cannot agree, they forfeit their vote. (Article III, Sections 3.2 and 3.3, Page )

Amendments

This Declaration may be amended by vote of Owners of more than 67% of Lots. Amendment must be recorded in Tarrant County. (Article IX, Section 9.3, Page 22)

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