Shelton Condo

What Shelton Condo's governing documents say

The Shelton Condominium is a condominium community in Dallas County, TX — you own your unit's interior space and an undivided share of the common elements (building structure, lobby, elevator, pool, parking, storage, etc.), which the association maintains and insures, funded by assessments. This Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration is the master governing document; it defines ownership, common expenses, voting rights, and the association's powers, but does not contain all operational rules (e.g., pet limits, rental terms, use restrictions).

• What you own & maintain: You own the volume of space inside your unit (from finished surfaces inward), including interior non-load-bearing walls, finishes, and fixtures. The balcony floor and interior are part of your unit. Exterior walls, windows, balcony doors, structural elements, and utility conduits are common elements. You are responsible for maintenance and repair of your unit's interior and certain limited common elements assigned to your unit (e.g., assigned parking space, storage unit, balcony structure).
• Common elements & shared facilities: General common elements include the residential trash chute, entrance area, lobby, elevators, pool (on 7th floor), and general common area parking spaces. Limited common elements are assigned exclusively to specific units: at least one parking space per unit (may be more), and possibly a storage unit. Balconies are limited common elements appurtenant to the adjacent unit.
• Assessments & budgeting: Common expenses are shared according to each unit's percentage ownership of common elements (set forth in Exhibit C). The board prepares an annual budget; if controllable condominium costs increase more than 20% over the prior year, the budget must be approved by 67% of voting interests. Special assessments may be levied for emergencies or shortfalls. The association has a lien on the unit for unpaid assessments, enforceable by non-judicial foreclosure with a 90-day redemption period.
• Parking & storage: Each unit is assigned at least one limited common element parking space (LCE Parking Space) and possibly a storage unit (LCE Storage Unit). Assignments are made by Declarant initially and run with the unit. You may lease or transfer your assigned space or storage unit to another unit owner, but you must retain the right to at least one parking space. The association is not liable for damage to items stored in storage units.
• Voting & governance: Each unit owner is a member of the association. Voting power is based on the unit's percentage ownership of common elements (e.g., a 1.250% ownership = 1,250 votes out of 100,000 total). The board of directors (minimum 3 members) is elected annually. During Declarant Control (until 3 years after first deed or 75% of units sold), Declarant holds special powers (e.g., to designate parking/storage, maintain sales office).
• Amendment process: This declaration may be amended by a vote of at least 67% of voting interests and at least 51% of institutional mortgagees (by written consent). Certain changes (e.g., altering a unit or limited common element, increasing number of units, changing use restrictions) require higher approval, often 100% of affected owners. Declarant must also approve amendments that increase its obligations or reduce its special rights while it still owns units.
• What this document doesn't cover: This declaration does not contain specific use restrictions (e.g., pet limits, rental terms, noise, parking rules) or detailed architectural guidelines. Those may be found in the association's Bylaws (Exhibit E) or separate rules and regulations. The declaration references a 'Project CC&R' for reciprocal easements with an excluded area, but that document is not included here.

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.