Texas HOAs must follow strict notice, hearing, and fine procedures before enforcing covenants, with mandatory cure periods for most violations.
HOA covenant enforcement in Dallas County is governed by the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Property Code Chapter 209). Before an HOA may fine a homeowner, suspend privileges, or file suit for a covenant violation, it must provide written notice by certified mail describing the violation, the amount of any proposed fine, and a reasonable cure period (typically at least 30 days) under Sec. 209.006. Homeowners have the right to request a hearing before the board under Sec. 209.007. Nonjudicial foreclosure for assessment liens requires separate notice under Sec. 209.0091 and, in most cases, court approval under Sec. 209.0092. HOAs must maintain open books and records accessible to owners (Sec. 209.005). Priority-of-payment rules require payments be applied to assessments before fines. Selective or discriminatory enforcement can be challenged as a breach of covenants. For condominiums, TX Property Code Ch. 82 provides parallel procedures.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Dallas County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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