Governance

Lakes of Pine Forest is an HOA (Homeowners Association) managed community with a five member Board of Directors.  

The LOPF HOA is a Texas non-profit corporation and subject to state laws governing non-profit corporations.  The Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act, Section 209, also helps govern our community.

HOAs have their own governing documents in the form of restrictive covenants and bylaws.  Lakes of Pine Forest has three primary governing documents:  The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Bylaws, and Builder Guidelines.  

CC&Rs cover the rights and obligations of the HOA to its members and vice versa.  They are a legally binding document recorded and filed with the state.  The CC&Rs are difficult to amend and require a vote of more than 50% of homeowners to amend.

Bylaws establish the day-to-day structure of governance for the HOA.  They are also filed with the state.

Builder Guidelines ensure an attractive, coordinated physical environment in the community.  Residents must make an Exterior Modification Request (EMR) for any exterior changes to their properties. The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) reviews and approves all EMRs.  Changes to the Builders Guidelines are the responsibility of the ARC. 

As a homeowner in the community you are automatically a member in the HOA and you are bound by the governing documents which can be found below.