Plano Villas

What Plano Villas's governing documents say

This is a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for Villas of Middleton Townhomes, a townhome community in Plano, Texas. It establishes a homeowners association (HOA) that governs the community, and it binds all owners, residents, and their guests. The document covers what owners own and maintain, architectural rules, use restrictions, and the association's powers.

• What you own & maintain: You own your townhome lot and the townhome itself, including all structural and exterior components. However, the association maintains certain 'Areas of Common Responsibility,' including front lawns (if any), surface water drainage systems, and other areas shown on the plat. You cannot individualize the front landscape or the exterior of your home.
• Architectural review: Any exterior change visible from a street, another townhome, or common area requires prior written approval from the Architectural Reviewer (the Declarant during the development period, then an association committee). Approval is deemed granted if not responded to within 7 business days (extendable once). Interior remodeling that doesn't affect structural soundness does not require approval.
• Pets: No more than two pets per townhome, with a combined weight limit of 100 pounds. Pets must be kept indoors, leashed when outside, and cleaned up after. Exotic or wild animals are prohibited, and the board can regulate types, sizes, and numbers.
• Use restrictions & appearance: The community prohibits exterior decorations (e.g., windsocks, potted plants, benches, bird feeders) without approval, accessory sheds and structures (including dog houses, play sets, trampolines), and exterior fires except in approved grills. Yards must be kept neat and cannot be used for storage. The board has sole authority to determine what constitutes an annoyance.
• Parking & vehicles: The Declarant and/or Board can limit the number of vehicles parked or stored on a lot, and on-street parking may be restricted. Rules may include vehicle identification, speed limits, and no-parking areas.
• Common areas & liability: Common areas include all property except townhome lots, entrances, screening walls, and landscape buffers. The association maintains them, but residents use them at their own risk. The association and Declarant disclaim liability for injuries or losses in common areas, and residents release them from claims, even for negligence.
• Assessments & voting: The association levies assessments (annual, special, etc.) per lot, and each lot has one equal vote. Common expense liability is uniform for all lots, regardless of size or value.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include specific assessment amounts, lease restrictions (e.g., minimum lease terms), or age restrictions. It also doesn't detail the association's rules on trash, utilities, or other operational matters, which may be in separate documents.

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.