Edgefield HOA

What Edgefield HOA's governing documents say

This is a set of individual 'Restrictive Covenant and Agreement' documents recorded by the builder (Sandlin Homes) for specific lots in the Edgefield subdivision in Mansfield, TX. They are not the community's full CC&Rs but rather ancillary agreements that run with the land, binding the current and future homeowner to mandatory mediation/arbitration for construction disputes, waiver of implied warranties, and other builder-related terms. The documents do not cover typical HOA rules like architectural review, leasing restrictions, or pet policies.

• Dispute resolution (mandatory arbitration): Any dispute between owner and builder (including warranty, construction defect, personal injury, or property damage) must first go to mediation, and if not resolved, to binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act. The owner cannot be required to pay arbitration costs exceeding court filing fees initially. The right to a jury trial is waived.
• Warranty limitations: The only warranty provided is the express limited warranty from StrucSure Home Warranty. All implied warranties (including good and workmanlike construction) are expressly waived and replaced by the limited warranty. Builder disclaims any warranty regarding mold or biological impurities.
• Builder's repurchase option: Within the first 5 years, if a construction defect's repair cost exceeds 30% of the improvement's then-current fair market value, the builder may elect to repurchase the property. The owner receives the total contract price, closing costs, improvements, moving expenses, and attorney/inspection fees, and must convey the property free and clear via special warranty deed.
• Mold maintenance responsibility: The owner is responsible for maintaining the home to prevent mold (e.g., controlling humidity, cleaning leaks, vacuuming). Builder provides no warranty for mold, and the owner is directed to clean mild mold with bleach solutions and discard porous materials if needed.
• Waiver of subrogation and insurance: Owner must maintain property insurance. Both parties waive subrogation rights against each other for insured losses. If the owner receives settlement from a third party, they must indemnify the builder for claims arising from that settlement.
• Drainage and grading: Any future construction by the owner (pools, fences, landscaping, etc.) that alters grading or drainage is the owner's sole responsibility. The owner releases the builder from any liability for changes made after conveyance.
• Document scope: These agreements apply only to the specific lot listed and govern the relationship between the homeowner and builder. They do not replace or contain the full Edgefield HOA covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs). For community-wide rules (e.g., architectural standards, leasing, pets), refer to the actual CC&Rs.

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.