1. I have never been to Lago Vista or used any of the amenities; why do I have to pay an annual assessment or be a member?
Answer: Bylaw Article I, Section 6, states: Every person or entity who is the owner and who is subject to the annual assessment either present or future by the Association, pursuant to the provisions relating to such assessment, shall be a member of the Association. The rights of membership are subject to the payment of the annual assessment and other legally assessed fees.
2. How do amendments to the Bylaws take place?
Answer: Article XX states: Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by an affirmative vote of all Directors, less one present at any regular meeting or at any special meeting of the Board of Directors. Any proposed changes to the Bylaws shall be introduced, in written form, at a regular meeting or special meeting of the Board of Directors. The adoption of the proposed changes to the Bylaws may be enacted at a regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors, if at least 28 days have elapsed since said changes were introduced.
3. How many car stickers can I have?
You may have one for each vehicle that is registered in your name. We ask that you provide proof of ownership and license plate number.
4. When is trash day or when does the POA pick up my trash?
The Association transferred certain responsibilities to the City in the mid 1980’s. They include police and trash responsibilities.
5. Can I have more than three access cards?
Our data base limits are three access cards per owner.
6. Can I give my son and daughter in law my access card so they can use the facilities without my need to be present?
No, our Bylaws do not allow for family members who do not reside with the owner any special privileges.
Article VII Section 1. Entitlement states:
Subject to such rules, regulations, fees and charges as may be established by the Board of Directors, each member and the members of his family who reside upon the property shall be entitled to the use and enjoyment of the Common Land and facilities as provided in the Restrictions. Any resident family member has the privilege of accompanying guests on the Common Land and in the Association facilities. Unaccompanied guests must have in their possession appropriate permits allowing use of any facility. Each owner is responsible for damages done by his guests.
7. Can I assign my rights of enjoyment to my tenant?
Yes, our Bylaws do allow you to assign your rights of use and enjoyment to your tennant.
Article VII Section 2. Assignment of Rights to Tenants states:
The member may also assign his right to use and enjoyment in Association parks, outdoor recreation areas and enclosed facilities to any of his tenants who reside there under a leasehold agreement for six months or more. The member shall notify the Association in writing of the names of such persons and provide a copy of the leasehold agreement signed by all parties to the agreement. The rights and privileges of such persons are subject to suspension under adopted rules and regulations to the same extent as those of any member. The tenant may share this right of enjoyment in the outdoor recreation areas and enclosed facilities with the members of his family and accompanied guests. Any member who has assigned his rights of enjoyment in the facilities to his tenants will have no further right of enjoyment during the period of assignment, unless he is entitled to continued use through the ownership of other property. Each owner is responsible for damages done by his tenants and their guests.
8. What are the amenities available at
the campground?