Creekwood Estates

Key facts from Creekwood Estates's documents

Reflects the 2008 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Creekwood Estates HOA, Inc.

Developer / declarant

Creekwood Partners, LLC

Governing law

Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act; Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (TRPOPA), W.T.C.A. Property Code § 209.001 et seq. (Art. I Definitions (Association); Art. I)

Assessments & dues

$1,250 per Lot, prorated if Closing not January 1. First Assessment Year begins January 1 following Closing. (Art. IV 4.04(a))

Special assessments

Board may levy Special Assessments in any Assessment Year without Member approval if aggregate does not exceed Annual Assessment then in effect; above requires 2/3 vote of Members in Good Standing. (Art. IV 4.05)

Collections & liens

Automatic Assessment Lien on each Lot for unpaid assessments, interest, and collection costs including attorneys' fees. Superior to all other liens except tax liens and purchase money mortgages/deeds of trust. Foreclosure sale does not reli (Art. IV 4.01(c), (d), (e))

Reserves & fees

Board shall establish and maintain reserve allowance from assessments for unanticipated maintenance or operating costs; not required to fully cover future repairs. (Art. IV 4.02, 4.07(a))

Fences

All improved Lots must have rear and side yard fencing at Owner's expense. General guidelines: (1) no woven metal or chain link except as ACC-approved small pet enclosure screened from street; (2) no fully vision-blocking fence except where (Art. VI 6.13)

Architectural approval

Yes; plans and specifications for any Structure, Lot alteration, landscaping, or material change in exterior appearance must be submitted to and approved in writing by ACC before commencement. (Art. V 5.06)

Home business

Prohibited without prior written approval of Declarant. (Art. VI 6.02)

Signs & flags

No signs without ACC prior written approval except: (i) signs required by law; (ii) one 'For Sale' sign max 4 sq ft in front yard (Association-supplied sign must be used if available); (iii) directional signs approved by ACC; (iv) governmen (Art. VI 6.11)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum: 25 ft from front lot line; 5 ft from side lot lines; 10 ft from rear lot line. Less only if variance granted by appropriate Governmental Authority and approved by ACC. ACC may require more restrictive setbacks. All setbacks must co (Art. VI 6.12)

Use restrictions

Yes; no part of Property shall be used for any business, commercial, manufacturing, etc., without prior written approval from Declarant. (Art. VI 6.02)

Voting & meetings

Class A (each Lot owner except Declarant): 1 vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant): 4 votes per Lot owned but not less than total Class A votes plus 1. In no event more than 1 vote per lot for Class A. (Art. III 3.03)

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