Avalon Owners Association

What Avalon Owners Association's governing documents say

Avalon is a single-family residential HOA in McKinney, Texas, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. This document establishes the homeowners association, its powers, and the rules that apply to all lot owners, including architectural standards, property use restrictions, and assessment obligations.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the single-family home on it. You are responsible for maintaining your property, including lawn care, tree pruning, exterior repairs, and keeping weeds under six inches. The association maintains common areas like landscaping, streets, and the amenity center/pool.
• Assessments & fees: All owners pay annual maintenance assessments set by the Board. Increases over 25% from the prior year require member approval. There is a one-time $100 working capital contribution upon purchase, and the association may charge transfer fees and resale certificate fees. Unpaid assessments accrue interest (up to 18% per annum) and late charges, and become a lien on the property.
• Architectural review: All exterior construction, alterations, fences, and landscaping must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Exterior walls must be at least 50% brick or stone on the front elevation, roofs must be 20-year shingles or better, and fences must be six feet high, wood, and unpainted (clear stain allowed). No above-ground pools (except toddler pools under 24 inches deep) are allowed.
• Property use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No commercial activity, except limited home-based businesses that don't involve customers visiting between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays. No inoperable vehicles, no open storage, no burning trash, and no window air conditioners. Satellite dishes and antennas require approval.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not specify lease terms or rental restrictions, but it does state that owners may lease their home to tenants, and tenants must comply with all rules. The association can suspend voting rights for unpaid assessments but does not restrict leasing duration.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include specific rules about pets, age restrictions, or rental caps. It also doesn't list the current assessment amounts or the full architectural guidelines—those are set by the Board and Committee separately.

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.