Harbor East Estates

Key facts from Harbor East Estates's documents

Reflects the 1981 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Homeowners Association) and separate Water System Association (Preamble; Article I definitions)

Developer / declarant

Snap-Awn Corporation, a Texas Corporation (Preamble)

Governing law

Texas (Preamble ("under the laws of the State o)

Special assessments

Homeowners and Water System Associations may levy special assessments for capital improvements, applicable to that year only, with assent of two-thirds of votes of each class voting in person or by proxy at meeting called for that purpose w (Article VI, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the property, binding subsequent owners; personal obligation remains with original owner for statutory period unless assumed by successors; Association may file suit, with judgment including in (Article VI, Section 11)

Reserves & fees

If assessment not paid within 30 days after delinquency date, it bears interest from delinquency date at rate determined by Board (not specified in text) (Article VI, Section 11)

Pets

Only dogs and cats of commonly recognized domesticated breeds, and pet birds kept indoors in cages, in reasonable numbers as pets, not for commercial use; no vicious, noxious, injurious, or nuisance animals, fish, or reptiles (Article IX, Section 1(k))

Fences

No fence, wall, hedge, or detached ornamental structure closer to Private Drive and Emergency Access Easement than building line; all fences and retaining walls must be approved in writing by Developer before construction; no chain link fen (Article IX, Section 1(g))

Architectural approval

Plans and specifications for any construction or improvement must be submitted to Developer for approval; approval required for type of construction and other details (Article IX, Section 2(a))

Setbacks / home size

No dwelling, outbuilding, or other structure shall be nearer than 50 feet to the Private Drive and Emergency Access Easement; customary architectural appurtenances may extend not more than 5 feet beyond building lines (Article IX, Section 1(e))

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used for residential purposes only; no trade, business, or commerce; no garage or outbuilding used as residence; construction must be diligently prosecuted and exterior work completed within one year of slab/foundation (Article IX, Section 1(a))

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all owners except Developer) - one vote per Lot or Living Unit (whichever is less); Class B (Developer) - three votes per Lot held, converting to Class A when Class A votes equal Class B votes or three years after fili (Article III, Section 2)

Amendments

Developer may change layout/boundaries of Lots while owning any Lot, provided not inconsistent with approval of Federal Housing Administration or Veterans Administration; changes to Water System Association rights/duties require prior appro (Article X, Section 5)

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