2009 NEWS
MOW AND EDGE YOUR LAWNS!
The agreement signed by the owner stipulates that the lawns will be NEAT, WELL MAINTAINED, AND ATTRACTIVE AT ALL TIMES”
(ARTICLE VII, Section 7.1, CCRs)
We are receiving too many complaints about residents’ lawns. If you fail to maintain your lawns, we will do it and pass the charge on to you.
Well maintained, neat and attractive is more than just mowing. You should MOW, EDGE, TRIM and blow off the sidewalks, as a minimum.
Rest assured that your HOA will enforce this standard.
In 2008 we had to take steps to maintain three properties. Once the owners understood that they would be held accountable for a minimum of $40 a week to mow, edge and trim the lawn, they took over the responsibility. If necessary, we will do this again.
If you want to get an idea of what “neat and attractive” is, simply look at some of your neighbors. Many, if not most, of your neighbors take great pride in their lawns. They invest time and money in their lawns. If the property next to them is dried up or has tall grass or weeds, you can bet that the HOA or the city will hear about it and will quickly take action.
The Town of Flower Mound is famous for its well-manicured lawns. Consequently, the city takes enforcement of the code for maintaining lawns VERY seriously.
Since the town has required for decades, that ALL new subdivisions be set up as HOAs, with lawn care requirements, we can assume that this is also a means used to insure that the town’s homes have nice lawns.
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Landscape Lights and Lawn News!
As you drive through our neighborhood you will see that many homeowners have installed landscape lights to shine on the front of their houses. We would like to encourage this. To do so, we are giving away a set of landscape lights (and other things) at the spring HOA meeting. We would also like to say that the price of these lights is very reasonable and installation is relatively easy. They can be purchased at just about any home repair store.
Some HOAs monitor and approve every aspect of a property’s appearance. We do not do this. Aside from specifically prohibited items, our restrictions or regulations require that the lawn be kept in a “neat and attractive manner”. It also states that lawns should be “in a well maintained and attractive condition at all times.” (ARTICLE VII, Section 7.1) This does not mean that it has to only be mowed. “Neat and attractive” means that the lawn must look nice. If you allow your lawn to dry up and look bad, it is in violation of the agreement the property owner signed at closing.
We would also ask that you do not dry, or air, laundry on fences, etc. All toys, tools, or other items should be picked up and not left out front. Leaving bicycles, etc. outside encourages theft.
The town of Flower Mound is very strict about tree limbs encroaching over sidewalks. Please insure that there is at least an 8 foot clearance.
We should also would like to remind you that there are many other restrictions about your property. Please see the back of this letter or consult your copy of the CCR’s. Excerpts of the CCRs can be found on our website. www.lexglen.com
We are looking forward to another pleasant year in our beautiful little neighborhood.
Mica Calfee
President Lexington Glen HOA.
Reminders
The post office can choose to not deliver mail if a car is parked in front of a mailbox. Please be considerate to your neighbors. We are getting some complaints again.
Don’t forget. If you are tired of receiving the “free” advertising paper that is delivered to your home several times a week, you may choose to not receive it. Scroll down for more information.
Neighborhood Theft
We have recently had some garage burglaries in our quiet little sub division. The most recent was Oct. 29. While someone was unloading groceries a person entered the garage and stole items, including a purse, from the car.
Please be careful and VERY vigilant. If you see anyone suspicious around the alleys the police encourages us to call them right away.
Advertising Paper
Are you tired of picking up after the Dallas Morning News throws the plastic bag with “The Briefing” inside? There is good news. By calling a number or going to a website you can request that they do not deliver this unsolicited advertising to your yard.
Call 214 977-3333 and request that they discontinue delivery.
Go to: http://www.dallasnews.com/briefing/
Or email to: briefing@dallasnews.com
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Remember
The Town of Flower Mound, as well as the Lexington Glen Home Owners Association, have many codes and regulations. Here are just a few friendly reminders you should note to avoid any difficulties.
Read more Friendly Reminders.