Highland Ridge IV Plano I

What Highland Ridge IV Plano I's governing documents say

Highland Ridge IV Plano I is a single-family home subdivision in Plano, TX, governed by the Estates of Russell Creek Homeowners Association. This 'Additional Declaration' supplements the original subdivision rules and binds all homeowners. It sets up the HOA, defines common areas (including a swim club), and establishes a mandatory assessment system.

• Assessments & fees: Regular assessments are $45 per lot per quarter, due in advance on January 2, April 1, July 1, and October 1. The Board can adjust assessments and levy special assessments for capital improvements, increased operating costs, or owner non-compliance. Unpaid assessments accrue interest and become a lien on the property, superior to all liens except tax liens and first mortgage liens.
• Common areas & amenities: Common areas include the Swim Club Facilities (pool, cabana, related improvements), a Screening Wall along Coit Road, and Landscaping Improvements. The Association maintains these areas using assessment funds. Owners have a right and easement to use the common areas, subject to Association rules.
• Membership & voting: Each lot owner automatically becomes a member of the Association and a Swim Club Member. Membership is appurtenant to the lot and cannot be separated. Voting rights are described in the Bylaws (not provided here). The Declarant retains special voting rights until a specified date or until they no longer own any lots.
• Leasing & rentals: No specific lease restrictions are mentioned in this Additional Declaration. The document defers to the existing Hillwood Declaration and other recorded covenants, which may contain rental rules (not included here).
• Architectural control: The Association has the power to provide architectural control and enforce compliance with covenants. Specific design review procedures or standards are not detailed in this excerpt.
• Enforcement & liens: The Association can enforce covenants through legal action. Assessment liens include a power of nonjudicial foreclosure under Texas Property Code Chapter 51. The lien is expressly contractual and superior to homestead rights.
• Amendment process: Until Declarant rights vest in the Association, Declarant can amend the Additional Declaration unilaterally, provided amendments are consistent with its purposes and do not impair owner or mortgagee rights. After vesting, owners can amend by signed, acknowledged, recorded instrument with Declarant's joinder until Declarant rights expire.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is an 'Additional Declaration' supplementing existing documents. It does not contain complete rules on pet restrictions, parking, noise, or architectural standards. Those may be in the primary Declaration, Bylaws, or Association rules. The text is OCR'd and may be incomplete; verify with official records.

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.