The Brooks Farm Estate Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from The Brooks Farm Estate Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2024 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) (Article 1.02 - Association definition)

Units / lots

Phase I: Lots 1-9, 27, 28 Block A; Lots 1-24 Block B; Lots 1-4 Block C. Phase II: Lots 10-25 Block A; Lots 25-41 Block B. Total approximately 63 lots. (Declaration Section 1.14)

Governing law

Texas Property Code (specifically Sections 209.005, 209.0056, 209.051(h), 202.010) (Bylaws Article V, Article X Section 4, A)

Assessments & dues

$650.00 per Lot initially (Declaration Section 3.03)

Special assessments

Special assessments may be levied; amount limited to $1,000 per Lot unless approved by Members (Declaration Section 3.05)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments are a lien on the Lot; enforceable by judicial foreclosure; lien subordinate to bona fide purchase money mortgages (Declaration Sections 3.07, 3.08)

Reserves & fees

Board may establish reserve funds, accounted for separately, for capital expenditures (Declaration Section 2.10)

Pets

Dogs, cats, fish, aquarium animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, other household pets, composting worms allowed; no animals for commercial purposes or food (Declaration Section 6.02(h))

Leasing & rentals

Owner may lease Lot only for single family residential purposes; lease term must be at least 365 days (Declaration Section 6.01(e)(1))

Parking & vehicles

No boats, RVs, trailers, motor homes, etc. parked in driveway or front yard or on street for more than 7 days; must be concealed from public view in side/rear yard (Declaration Section 6.02(b))

Fences

Fences max 6 feet, open construction; wrought iron style preferred; chain link only for dog runs/tennis courts (max 6 feet, vinyl coated); wood privacy fences around pools (max 6 feet, within 30 feet of pool); picket fences max 4 feet; no f (Declaration Section 6.11)

Architectural approval

Architectural Review Authority approval required for construction, alteration, fences, landscaping, etc. (Declaration Article 7, Section 7.05)

Solar & roof

Solar panels allowed if flush with roof slope or inside fenced yard, not exceeding fence height; Board may adopt policies per Texas Property Code 202.010 (Declaration Section 6.02(n))

Home business

No business, professional, or commercial activity on Lot; no business signs; no regular business-related visitors; home offices and residents working from home permitted (Declaration Section 6.01(a))

Signs & flags

Only ground-mounted signs permitted: for sale/lease signs, signs required by law, temporary political signs, holiday signs (removed within two weeks after holiday); no signs attached to fences, etc. (Declaration Section 6.02(s))

Setbacks / home size

Dwellings must comply with setback lines on Plat and City requirements (Declaration Section 6.06)

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Area maintenance (mowing, landscaping, fencing, entry features); Owners responsible for their Lots and easements traversing their Lots (Declaration Sections 8.02, 8.03)

Insurance

Association may obtain property insurance on Common Area, public liability insurance (min $1,000,000 per occurrence), professional liability/D&O coverage, fidelity bond (Declaration Section 4.01)

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used for single family residential purposes only; no hospitals, clinics, duplexes, apartments (Declaration Section 6.01(a))

Voting & meetings

Each Lot entitled to one vote; if multiple owners, they collectively have one vote (Declaration Section 2.01)

Amendments

Bylaws may be amended by Board vote with at least 80% approval or written consent of Owners of more than 50% of Lots; Declaration may be amended by written consent of Owners of 51% of Lots (Bylaws Article XV(b); Declaration Recita)

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