HOAs in Mesquite may levy assessments authorized by their CC&Rs; collection, late fees, and foreclosure follow Texas Property Code Chapter 209 with mandatory notice and payment-plan rights.
HOA dues, special assessments, and fines must be authorized by the association's recorded declaration and imposed in accordance with Texas Property Code Chapter 209. Before an HOA may charge late fees, interest, or attorney fees, it must send the owner a written notice of delinquency and offer the opportunity to cure. Chapter 209 requires associations to offer a payment plan of at least three months to owners who request one, provided the owner has not defaulted on a prior plan within the last two years. Assessment liens must be recorded in Dallas County property records, and nonjudicial foreclosure of an HOA assessment lien requires a court order under Chapter 209.0092 plus the Section 51.002 notice timeline. The City of Mesquite does not collect HOA assessments and cannot place a municipal lien for unpaid dues; however, unpaid city code-enforcement liens are separate and attach independently.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Mesquite code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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Mesquite allows gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn equipment during daytime hours, generally 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with no city-wide gas blower ban.
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Outdoor music in Mesquite is allowed but cannot be plainly audible at neighboring residences after 10 p.m.; commercial venues need special event permits.
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Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with commercial markings cannot park on Mesquite residential streets overnight; semi-trucks and trailers face stricter limits.
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Overnight on-street parking is generally allowed in Mesquite where not signed otherwise, but vehicles cannot remain in the same spot for more than 48-72 hours.
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On-street parking in Mesquite is allowed where not signed otherwise; vehicles must park with the flow of traffic and cannot block driveways, hydrants, or sig...
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Mesquite limits residential fences to 8 feet in rear/side yards and 4 feet in front yards, with corner-lot visibility triangles enforced for traffic safety.
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