Sunset Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc.

What Sunset Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

This document is the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for Sunset Oaks Homeowners' Association, Inc., a standard single‑family HOA in Richland Hills, TX. It establishes the association as a nonprofit corporation and sets the corporate governance rules (board, meetings, voting, officers, enforcement). It does not contain the actual property‑use restrictions (e.g., leasing, pets, architectural rules) — those are in a separate Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions that is not included here.

• Who the rules bind: The bylaws bind all members (homeowners) of the association. There are two classes of membership: Class A (lot owners) and Class B (declarant/builder). Voting rights are set in the Declaration.
• Board of Directors & elections: The board has 3 to 5 directors. During the Class B control period, directors are selected by the declarant. Afterward, Class A members elect directors. Directors serve two‑year staggered terms. A director may be removed by member vote or by the board for three unexcused absences or payment delinquency over 30 days.
• Meetings & quorum: Annual member meetings are required. Special meetings can be called by the president, board majority, or petition of 10% of Class A votes. Quorum for member meetings is 25% of total votes (in person or proxy). Board meetings require a majority of directors for quorum.
• Voting & proxies: Each member votes per lot (one vote per lot owned). Proxies are allowed, must be in writing, and expire after 11 months or upon sale of the lot. No cumulative voting.
• Assessments & budget: The board adopts an annual budget and sets assessments. Assessments are payable in equal monthly installments due on the first of the month. Delinquency starts on the 15th day after the due date. The board may borrow for repairs without member approval; borrowing for amenities requires member approval as for special assessments.
• Enforcement & fines: The board can impose fines and suspend use of common property for violations. A written notice with a 10‑day hearing opportunity is required before a sanction takes effect. Fines may become a lien on the property. The association can also use self‑help (e.g., towing) or sue without following the hearing procedure.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is only the corporate governance document. It does not contain the actual homeowner rules — such as lease restrictions, pet limits, architectural controls, or age restrictions. Those rules are in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions for Sunset Oaks Addition, which is referenced but not provided.

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.