Residents
Resident information
Dues, home improvement approvals, community guidelines and answers to common questions.
Assessments
Paying your HOA dues
Assessments pay for the pool, landscaping, common-area utilities, insurance and reserves for future repairs.
2026 assessment
- Annual assessment: $650 per home
- Due January 1, 2026; past due after January 31
- A $25 late fee is added on March 1
- Payment plans are available. Just ask
Ways to pay
- Online through the Lakeside Community Management resident portal
- Automatic monthly draft (no fee)
- Check payable to Acme Demo HOA, mailed to 100 Example Parkway, Suite 200, Anytown, TX 75000
Architectural review
Planning a home improvement?
Most exterior changes need approval first. It's quick, and it keeps the neighborhood looking great.
Check the guidelines
See what's allowed for paint colors, fences, patios and more.
Submit a request
Fill out the request form and include a sketch, materials and colors.
Committee review
The Architectural Review Committee responds in writing within 30 days, usually much sooner.
Start your project
Once approved, you have six months to complete the work. Keep your approval letter handy.
Community guidelines
Good neighbor basics
The full rules are in the Rules and Regulations (PDF). Here are the ones that come up most:
- Keep lawns mowed, edged and free of weeds
- Store trash carts out of sight from the street
- Keep pets on a leash and pick up after them
- No boats, trailers or RVs parked in view for more than 48 hours
- Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When is trash and recycling pickup?
Trash is collected Tuesdays and Fridays; recycling is collected Fridays. Carts can go out after 6 p.m. the night before and should be stored out of view from the street by the end of collection day.
Where can guests park?
Overnight parking on the street is limited to 72 hours. Please keep vehicles in garages or driveways when possible and never block sidewalks or mailboxes.
Do I need approval to paint my house or add a fence?
Yes. Exterior changes such as paint colors, fences, patios, pergolas, roofing and major landscaping need approval from the Architectural Review Committee before work begins.
How do I get a pool access card?
Contact Lakeside Community Management at (555) 010-4400. Each household receives two cards; replacements are $25.
When can I put up holiday decorations?
Holiday lights and decorations may go up 30 days before a holiday and should come down within 21 days after.
Who do I call about a broken streetlight or a common-area issue?
Report common-area issues to the management company at (555) 010-4400. Streetlights are maintained by the city: report them through the city's 311 service.
I am selling my home. What do I need?
Your title company will request a resale certificate from the management company. Allow up to 10 business days.