Amherst Homeowners

What Amherst Homeowners's governing documents say

Amherst Homeowners Association governs Amherst Condominiums, a condominium community at 4307 McKinney Avenue in Dallas, Texas. These Bylaws, recorded in Dallas County, set out how the association is run—board elections, meetings, voting, enforcement, and owner responsibilities. They bind all unit owners and residents. Note: This is only the Bylaws; the Declaration of Condominium (recorded separately) contains additional rules on assessments, use restrictions, and leasing that are not included here.

• Board of Directors: The Board has 3 directors serving staggered 2-year terms. At least a majority must be owners (or spouses). Owners delinquent on assessments over 30 days or with uncured violations cannot serve. Directors can be removed by a 2/3 vote of members present at a meeting, or by other directors for limited reasons (e.g., litigation against the association, 90+ days delinquent, missing 3+ meetings in 12 months).
• Meetings of the Association: Annual meetings are held in March. Special meetings can be called by a majority of the Board or by petition of at least 20% of unit owners. Quorum is 20% of units represented in person or by proxy. If no quorum, a new meeting within 15–30 days can be held with any number of members present. Members more than 45 days delinquent on assessments may be barred from voting.
• Voting & Proxies: Each unit has one vote. Co-owners must agree on how to cast the vote; if only one owner is present, that person casts the vote. Proxies must be in writing, identify the meeting, and expire after one year unless specified otherwise. Proxies can be delivered by fax but may not break a tie unless the original is received within 5 days or notarized. Cumulative voting is prohibited.
• Rules & Enforcement: The Board may adopt and amend rules for administration, maintenance, use, and resident welfare. At least 10 days' notice must be given before a rule change. Fines require a written violation notice and an opportunity for a hearing within 30 days. Fines must be reasonable; the association cannot charge interest on fines or foreclose for fines alone. Immediate action may be taken for self-evident violations (e.g., illegal parking) or threats to life/property.
• Owner Obligations: Owners must pay assessments (amount set in Declaration). Within 30 days of acquiring a unit, owners must provide their mailing address, phone, driver's license, resident names, and agent contact info. They must also register mortgagees within 30 days. Owners selling a unit must notify the Board at least 10 business days before closing and provide buyer info.
• Amendments: Bylaws can be amended by a majority of votes cast at a meeting with a quorum (even if less than a majority of total units). Certain amendments (e.g., changing the amendment procedure) require approval of a majority of all units. Amendments must be recorded in the county records. During the Declarant Control Period, the Declarant's consent is needed for amendments affecting its rights.
• What this document doesn't cover: These Bylaws do not include the full rules on assessments (amounts, due dates), use restrictions (e.g., pets, leasing, parking), or architectural guidelines. Those are found in the Declaration of Condominium and other recorded documents. Also, the Bylaws mention an initial Declarant Control Period but do not specify when it ends; check the Declaration.

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.