Orchards Owners Associat

What Orchards Owners Associat's governing documents say

The Orchards is a residential subdivision in Parker, Texas, governed by a homeowners association (the Association). These bylaws set the internal rules for how the Association is run—they define the board of directors, meeting procedures, voting rights, rulemaking authority, and enforcement processes. They do not contain the specific use restrictions (e.g., pets, parking, leasing) that are found in the separate Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions.

• Board of Directors structure: The board consists of 3 directors, each serving a 2-year staggered term. Directors are elected by members (owners). At least a majority of directors must be owners or their spouses. A director may be removed with or without cause by a two-thirds vote of members present at a meeting.
• Association Meetings & Voting: Annual meetings are required. Special meetings can be called by the board or by petition of at least 10% of lot owners. Notice must be given 10–60 days before the meeting. A quorum is 20% of all lots, either in person or by proxy. Each lot has one vote; if multiple owners, the vote is cast as agreed or by one owner present. Proxies are allowed.
• Rules & Regulations: The board has the right to adopt, amend, and enforce rules for the administration, maintenance, and use of the property. The board must give written notice of new or amended rules to owners before their effective date, and provide a current copy upon request.
• Enforcement & Fines: For violations, the board may impose fines after notice and a hearing. Fines cannot be interest-bearing, and the Association cannot foreclose on a lien consisting solely of fines. Violations that are self-evident, threatening, or repeat may be acted on without prior notice. Legal fees incurred in enforcement can be assessed to the owner if certain conditions are met.
• Owner Obligations: Owners must pay assessments as defined in the declaration, notify the Association of a sale or transfer of their lot, provide owner/occupant information, and comply with all governing documents. A member is eligible to vote only if assessments are current.
• Amendment Process: Bylaws may be amended by a majority of votes present (in person or proxy) at a meeting with a quorum. The amendment must be in writing, signed by an officer, and recorded in the county real property records. The declarant (developer) has special protection during the development period.

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.