Fairway Meadows Neighborhood

What Fairway Meadows Neighborhood's governing documents say

Fairway Meadows is a single-family home subdivision in Fort Worth, TX, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This document is the full set of restrictive covenants that bind all lot owners — it defines what you can and cannot do with your property, what you pay, and how the association operates. It applies to homeowners, not renters (though tenants must follow the rules).

• What you own & maintain: You own your house and lot outright. You must keep your property in good repair and maintain trees, plants, and entryways. The association maintains common areas (if any) and has the right to insure buildings on lots via a master policy or require you to carry your own.
• Assessments & fees: The annual assessment is currently $2,100 per lot (paid monthly at $175). It can increase up to 15% per year with majority approval. Special assessments (e.g., for capital improvements or deficits) require a 2/3 vote and cannot exceed twice the annual assessment in a year. Delinquent assessments accrue 10% interest and become a lien on the lot, subordinate to first mortgages.
• Land use & building restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No business or commercial activity allowed unless it's a home-based business with no external signs, employees, or public traffic. No oil/gas drilling on the surface. No subdivision of lots. All new construction, fences, landscaping, or exterior changes must be approved by the Architectural Committee (up to 3 owners), which meets within 45 days of your application.
• Pets & animals: No livestock (poultry, cattle, horses, etc.) allowed. Pets must comply with Fort Worth's animal control ordinances. Dangerous animals (by court order) are prohibited.
• Parking & vehicles: No commercial vehicles, boats, or repairs in plain view. Vehicles on the street for over 30 minutes are not considered 'transporting.' Maximum three vehicles per lot: at least two must be garaged; the third must park in designated rear lots on Willow Circle or Oak View Drive. No parking in visitor spots.
• Leasing & rentals: All leases must be on the association's standard lease form. The association has a right of first refusal: if you get a bona fide offer to sell or lease, you must notify the board, which has 3 business days to match the offer. Any sale or lease without this right is void.
• Signs & antennas: Only one real estate sign (max 2 sq ft) and political signs as required by law. Satellite dishes under 1 meter are allowed. No other signs, radio transmitters, or exterior antennas.
• Dispute resolution: Before suing, parties must try mediation with a neutral mediator (5+ years experience). If mediation fails, either party can sue. Each side pays its own costs except the mediator's fee is split equally.

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.