Lakehurst Meadows

What Lakehurst Meadows's governing documents say

This is a restrictive covenant agreement between the original homeowner (the Rollers) and the builder (Lionsgate Homes) for a specific lot in Lakehurst Meadows, a single-family subdivision in Kaufman County, TX. It binds future owners, but it is not a full HOA declaration—it primarily governs dispute resolution, limited warranties, and maintenance responsibilities between the builder and the current owner.

• Dispute resolution (mediation & arbitration): Any dispute between owner and builder (including construction defects, representations, or personal injury) must first go to mediation, and if unresolved, to binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act. Arbitration is held in the county where the property is located. Filing a lawsuit in court is a violation of this agreement.
• Limited warranty & waiver of implied warranties: The builder provides a limited warranty through Bonded Builders Warranty Group, which replaces any implied warranties (e.g., good workmanship, habitability). By signing, the owner waives claims based on implied warranty theories and accepts the limited warranty as the sole standard.
• Builder's right to repurchase for significant defects: If construction defects are discovered in the first five years and repair costs exceed 30% of fair market value, the builder may elect to repurchase the property. The owner is reimbursed for closing costs, permanent improvements, moving expenses, and attorney/inspection fees.
• Mold prevention & maintenance responsibility: The owner is responsible for maintaining the home to prevent mold (e.g., controlling humidity, cleaning spills, inspecting for leaks). The builder makes no warranty about mold and provides only general prevention advice.
• Drainage & grading: The builder graded the property to drain properly. Any changes by the owner (e.g., landscaping, fences) that disrupt drainage and cause damage are the owner's sole responsibility, and the owner releases the builder from liability.
• Insurance & waiver of subrogation: The owner must maintain property insurance covering loss or damage to the improvements. Both parties waive subrogation rights against each other for insured losses, even if caused by the other's negligence.
• What this document doesn't cover: This agreement does not contain typical HOA rules such as pet limits, leasing restrictions, architectural review, parking rules, or assessments. Those would be in a separate HOA declaration or bylaws for Lakehurst Meadows, which are not provided 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.