DEED RESTRICTIONS AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
All homes in Oak Estates subdivision are subject to the Amended & Restated Restrictions filed in the Real Property Records of Harris County on June 3, 2024. The following is a summary of certain of the significant provisions of those Restrictions, but is in no way complete. Reference is made to the complete version found as the first item in the Architectural Documents section of this website tab.
Construction of any new structures, and certain modifications of existing structures, require written application and approval that the plans comply with all applicable Deed Restrictions and Policies of the HOA. Copies of these Deed Restrictions and Policies, together with information relating to the application and approval process, are listed below.
The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) is charged with ensuring that all structures and landscaping within Oak Estates are compatible with the character and aesthetics of the neighborhood and conform to the OEHA Dedicatory Instruments. Each of the Dedicatory Instruments are posted on this section of the website. No structure may be erected, expanded or reduced prior to submitting application to the ACC and obtaining its approval. Applications for new builds or modifications may be emailed to acc@sterlingasi.com.
The Deed Restrictions also contain restrictions on short term rentals, weekend construction, pet ownership, home based businesses, play equipment, fences, signs, temporary buildings, blocking sidewalks, and garage sales, among others, that are enforced by OEHA. Sterling sends notices of violations of those restrictions to the homeowners, in addition to the annual, special and reserve assessments. Fines for violations of the Deed Restrictions are assessed and collected by Sterling in accordance with the Governing Documents Enforcement and Fine Policy listed below.
Homeowners may report suspected violations of the Deed Restrictions to Sterling, for notification to the owner/builder, by calling 832-678-4500 or emailing gail@sterlingasi.com. All such reports remain anonymous.
