The "Norchester Constitution"
A.K.A. Norchester Maintenance Fund, Inc. 
Governing Documents

This page contains accessible copies of Norchester’s current governing documents, as well as the most recent drafts of the proposed new governing documents. When newer draft versions become available, they will replace older ones. 


The Board of Directors DOES NOT control the decision related to passing or rejecting these documents. It is ultimately in the hands of the Homeowners to decide Norchester’s future. Any change to the governing documents can only be made with the approval of 2/3 of the Norchester Homeowners. 



To see the documents otherwise, PLEASE VISIT THE DTA PORTAL HERE.


Fee Structure History


2023-Present
The annual lot fee for 2023 in Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 is $700. Owners with multiple contiguous lots pay 50% of the base fee for the 2nd lot.


2022
The annual lot fee for 2022 in Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 is $650. Owners with multiple contiguous lots pay 50% of the base fee for the 2nd lot.


2021

The annual lot fee for 2021 in Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 is $600. Owners with multiple contiguous lots pay 50% of the base fee for the 2nd lot.


2020

The annual lot fee for 2020 in Sections 1, 2, and 3 is $550.  Owners with multiple contiguous lots in these Sections pay 50% of the base fee for the 2nd lot.  The lot fee for Norchester South (Section 4) has been raised to the same as Sections 1, 2, and 3 for 2020.


2019

In December 2018, Sections 1, 2, and 3 passed an Amendment to the Restrictions, raising the annual lot fee to $500 for 2019, and then raising $50 per year until the fee reaches $700. Any increase after the fee reaches $700 requires a vote from the Homeowners. Owners with multiple contiguous lots in these Sections pay 50% of the base fee for the 2nd lot. The lot fee for Norchester South (Section 4) has been raised to $412 for 2019, and will be increased minimally 10% per year until parity is reached for Sections 1, 2, and 3. 

Articles of Incorporation

The Norchester Maintenance Fund, Inc. is a corporation under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act. 

Download Articles of Incorporation

By-Laws

Deed Restrictions


Download Deed Restrictions governing document Download Resolution of Statutory Policies governing document
The following is a synopsis of the Declaration of Fines

In 2019, the NMF Board of Directors adopted the following schedule of fines. The decision to fine (or not fine) for a violation is determined by the Board. The intention is to maintain the Norchester Subdivision’s welfare, and be fair to its Homeowners as much as practical.

Fine Schedule. 
The following fine schedule has been adopted for all recurring covenant violations:

First violation                                                           Courtesy Letter
Second violation (of same covenant or rule)           $50.00         
Third violation (of same covenant or rule)               $100.00 plus certified demand fee 
Forced Maintenance                                                At Cost 
Fourth and subsequent covenant violations may be turned over to the Association's attorney to take appropriate legal action. Any      Owner committing three or more violations of the same nature within a six (6) month period may be immediately turned over to           the Association's attorney for appropriate legal action after the required registered violation notice has been sent.

Waiver of Fines. 
The Board may waive all, or any portion, of the fines if, in its sole discretion, such waiver is appropriate under the circumstances. Additionally, the Board may condition waiver of the entire fine, or any portion thereof, upon the Violator coming into and staying in compliance with the Articles, Declaration, Bylaws or Rules.

Please be aware that the above fees are preceded by third party costs to the NMF to correct violations of the restrictions. Payments of the fees are used to help offset out of pocket costs to the Association.  

Our HOA's best way to gain compliance with our deed restrictions is the integrity of the individual homeowner coupled with a fair administration of the rules by the HOA. If a homeowner chooses not to follow our deed restrictions, then our HOA is placed in the undesirable condition of trying to enforce the rules by imposing fines or, after extended non-compliance, ultimately filing a lawsuit against the homeowner. The HOA and the homeowner are then in a lose-lose battle. It has been the goal of the current HOA Board of Directors to avoid this lose-lose position by engaging in discussions with the homeowner; to reach an amicable solution. This has worked most of the time. However, the deed restrictions must be fairly applied to all residents. Consequently, the HOA will resort to legal action if necessary to protect the Norchester Subdivision.   

Documents have been filed with Harris County by the Norchester Maintenance Fund to better enforce the Norchester Deed Restrictions. 


Download the Notice of Dedicatory Instruments here: DOWNLOAD

Download the Supplemental Notice of Dedicatory Instruments (Sept. 2021) here: DOWNLOAD

The following is now historical information and is left on the website for reference.  The Amendments for Sections 1, 2 and 3 were passed for 2019. Section 4 (i.e. Norchester South) voted to accept the same fee structure in 2020 as the other sections.   


Amendment Synopsis in Layman's Language


This First Amendment to Restrictions Norchester, Section (1 or 2 or 3 or South), pertains specifically to changing the HOA fees (Maintenance Charge) to be paid to the Norchester Maintenance Fund. 


Currently the fee is capped at $375 per lot. This amendment changes the annual fee to $500 per lot for the year 2019, $550 per lot for the year 2020, $600 per lot for the year 2021, $650 per lot for the year 2022, $700 per lot for the year 2023. The fee can be paid in two payments if the lot owner chooses to do this. The first installment for 2019 is $250 due by January 31, 2019, and the second installment is due May 31, 2019. Owners of a second, undeveloped lot will pay 50% of the full lot fee. Changes beyond 2023 are tied to actual cost increases.  


A provision for a special assessment if the need arises is added, subject to a 51% approval vote of a quorum of the lot owners. 


Each section of Norchester (Section 1, Section 2, Section 3, and Section 4-South) had its own amendment for approval by the lot owners. Sections 1, 2, and 3 require 51% of the current lot owners voting for approval in order to become effective. Section 4 (South) requires 67% of the current lot owners voting for approval.


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