Welcome back to the newest section of your community newsletter, “Community Deed Restrictions and Regulations.” Here, we discuss deed restrictions and guidelines for Lakemont, and why they are both essential and beneficial to the community. Deed restrictions ensure property values in the neighborhood are maintained; As well as that the community remains a pleasant, beautiful, and harmonious place to live for all.

 

Each month, we will discuss community deed restriction violations that we find are frequently reoccurring across the community. We will discuss them briefly, as well as provide a better understanding of the purpose of both deed restrictions and community inspections in an HOA. Our hope is that this will provide a better gauge of community expectations for the residents.

 

The Residential Architectural Guidelines for the Lakemont Community can be found on www.grahammanagementhouston.com. You will find these on our website by clicking on “Communities” and then clicking on “Lakemont.” The purpose of these guidelines and clarifications is to provide homeowners with the types, colors, materials, and grade of materials which may be used for various home improvement projects. These guidelines are designed to ensure consistency in decisions made on applications submitted, as well as help expedite the decision-making process.

 

A home improvement application must be submitted and approved before any construction or home improvement projects take place in the community. If it is found that a modification or improvement to the home or lot was made without prior approval, you may receive a deed restriction letter requesting an application. Please be advised, there are no special considerations made by the committee on applications which are submitted after the work has already taken place. You may receive a denial letter if the work performed on the lot was unprovable or for failing to provide all the needed information (Architectural Review Procedures – page 2).

 

Projects which require an application can include, but are not limited to, sunrooms or room additions, pool installations, fence replacements or modifications, solar panels, painting of the home, replacing siding or trim on the home, large scale landscape renovations, tree replacement and landscaping installations and removals, or the installation of play structures, sheds, or any other outbuildings.

 

No exterior surface of the home may be painted or modified without ACC approval. This includes garages, outdoor structures, and installing a clear coat on fences. Paint colors will be approved on a basis of being harmonious with other homes in the community, as well as being harmonious with the existing colors on your home. No portion of a fence which is visible from the street may be stained or painted. For guidelines on paint color, please see Section 3 of your Architectural Guidelines (on page 9 and 10). For guidelines on staining portions of the fence which are note visible from the street, see section 11 (on page 13 and 14).

 

To view more information about common deed restrictions, the Architectural Control Committee, and annual Deed Restriction calendar, please click here.

 

If you have any further questions or concerns regarding home improvement applications, please feel free to call the Graham Management office or email ARC@grahammanagementhouston.com.

 

Written By: Desaree Prokos

For Graham Management