Estates at Nrh Homeowners Asso

What Estates at Nrh Homeowners Asso's governing documents say

This is a restrictive covenant and agreement between a homebuilder and the original owner of a new residence in The Estates of North Richland Hills, a single-family subdivision in North Richland Hills, Texas. It is not a community rulebook or HOA declaration; it primarily governs the builder's warranty, dispute resolution, and mold-related releases. It runs with the land, so it may affect future owners, but it does not set community-wide rules.

• What this document covers: This is a construction contract addendum that binds the original owner and the builder, and runs with the land. It covers dispute resolution (mandatory mediation and arbitration), warranty terms, and releases related to mold and other biological impurities.
• Dispute resolution: Any dispute between the owner and builder must go through mediation and then binding arbitration, not court. The owner is not required to pay upfront arbitration costs that exceed what court filing would cost, and the arbitrator can award costs and fees to the prevailing party.
• Warranty and construction standards: The builder's express Limited Warranty replaces any implied warranties of good and workmanlike construction. The owner acknowledges receiving the warranty and must pass it to any future buyer. Manufacturer warranties on appliances and equipment are assigned to the owner, and the builder disclaims all implied warranties on those items.
• Builder's repurchase right: If the cost to repair a construction defect exceeds 20% of the property's fair market value (excluding the defect), the builder may elect to repurchase the property under Texas law. This right survives the sale and binds future owners.
• Mold and biological impurities: The owner releases the builder from all claims related to mold, chemicals, or biological impurities, and agrees to obtain waivers of subrogation from their insurers. The document also includes mold-prevention tips for homeowners.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is not a full set of HOA rules. It does not cover common community restrictions like architectural review, pet limits, leasing rules, or assessments. Those would be found in the subdivision's actual declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), which are not included here.

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.