Melissa Brookside

What Melissa Brookside's governing documents say

This is a standard single-family homeowners association (HOA) for the Brookside community in Wylie, TX. The declaration governs homeowner obligations, including property use, architectural controls, assessments, and parking. It applies to owners of single-family lots, not renters directly.

• What you own & maintain: You own the lot and dwelling; the association maintains common areas and common maintenance areas (e.g., entry signs, landscaping within rights-of-way). The association also carries property and liability insurance on common areas.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set uniformly for all improved lots (full rate) and at 50% for vacant lots. Increases over 10% require a 67% member vote. A one-time Initial Contribution of $350 is due at each sale (excluding foreclosures, transfers to spouse/child/parent). Delinquent assessments accrue interest (max 12% per annum) and can be liened and foreclosed.
• Architectural review: No exterior improvements (buildings, fences, landscaping, pools, etc.) may be made without prior written approval from the Architectural Control Authority (ACA). Plans must be submitted; the ACA has 30 days to respond. Approval is based on aesthetic compatibility, and the ACA may grant variances. Work must be completed within one year.
• Parking & vehicles: Only passenger cars, motorcycles, vans, and light pickups (under 1 ton, less than 3 axles) may be parked in driveways or garages. Boats, campers, RVs, and commercial vehicles must be kept in an enclosed garage or fully screened. No inoperable vehicles allowed. No parking on common areas except designated areas.
• Fencing: Backyards must be enclosed with a perimeter fence (wood, stone, metal, brick, or masonry). Fences must be 6 feet tall unless approved otherwise. Staining or painting requires ACA approval; clear stain or the original color is allowed without approval.
• Property use & business: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Home-based businesses are allowed only if not detectable from outside, do not increase visitor traffic, and are ancillary to residential use. Determination is at the board's sole discretion.
• Leasing & rentals: Owners may lease their dwelling; the lease automatically assigns the lessee the right to use common areas. The document does not specify a minimum lease term or restrict the number of rentals. Note: Short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb) are not explicitly prohibited but may be limited by the single-family use restriction.

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.