Denton, TX HOA Rules: CC&R Enforcement (2026)

Notwithstanding any provision in a community association's bylaws, covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), no community association within the City of Denton shall prohibit or restrict a resident's right to install and use window air conditioning units to serve property owned by the resident when such use is reasonably necessary to protect the health and safety of the resident or any member of their household. This right is upheld as long as the units are maintained in good working condition and conform to the reasonable regulations set forth in subsection (2).(2)It shall be unlawful for any person to take any action on behalf of a community association or under the color of a restriction prohibited by this article to:i.Attempt to enforce said restriction by threatening or imposing a fine or lien on the resident's property;ii.Otherwise prevent or interfere with a resident's installation of a window air conditioning unit consistent with this Code; oriii.Cause the removal of a window air conditioning unit which was installed consistent with this Code. (Ord. No. 24-1221, § 2, 6-18-24)