Bristle Cone Townhouse Association

What Bristle Cone Townhouse Association's governing documents say

Bristle Cone Townhouse Association is a condominium community in Richardson, TX, established under the Texas Condominium Act. This document is the original Condominium Declaration and a first amendment, which set up the framework for owning a unit and sharing common elements. It applies to unit owners and outlines the rules and obligations of living in this community.

• What you own & maintain: You own the interior of your unit, including interior walls, floors, ceilings, and fixtures. The association maintains the common elements, and you share ownership of them. You are responsible for maintaining the inner finished surfaces of your unit.
• Leasing & rentals: You may lease your entire unit, but not less than the whole unit. Leases must be in writing, a copy given to the board, and the lease must require the tenant to follow the declaration and bylaws. Hotel or transient rentals are prohibited.
• Pets: No animals may be kept for commercial purposes or in unreasonable quantities. Ordinarily, no more than two pets per household are allowed. The association can limit size and weight, and pets must be leashed or enclosed when outside. Owners are liable for damage or noise caused by their pets.
• Parking & vehicles: Each unit has two designated parking spaces. Only park in your assigned space. Inoperable vehicles, large commercial vehicles, and recreational vehicles (like boats or campers) are not allowed. Major vehicle repairs are prohibited on common elements.
• Use & occupancy restrictions: Units must be used as residential dwellings only. No signs, no exterior speakers, no temporary structures, and no storage on common elements without board approval. The board can regulate noise and visual attractiveness.
• Assessments & fees: Owners pay monthly assessments based on their percentage interest in common elements, due by the 1st of the month. A $5 late fee applies after the 15th. Assessments cover maintenance, insurance, management, and other common expenses.
• Insurance: The association carries master insurance on common elements and units, including liability coverage of at least $1,000,000. Each owner must get their own insurance for their unit's interior and personal property and provide proof to the association.
• Alterations & approvals: You need written approval from the board before making any alterations that affect the common elements or the exterior of your unit. Plans must be submitted for review.

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.