Fort Wayne HOA covenants are enforced under IC 32-25 (condos) and 32-25.5 (planned communities). Boards must follow written notice and hearing procedures before fines. Selective enforcement is a recognized defense.
Fort Wayne HOAs enforce Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) recorded against the subdivision. IC 32-25.5 requires due process for member discipline: written notice of alleged violation, opportunity to be heard before the board, and a written decision. Fines must be reasonable and authorized by the declaration. Selective enforcement (fining some owners while ignoring others for the same violation) is a legal defense. CCRs can be amended only with the membership percentage required by the declaration (commonly two-thirds or three-fourths). Indiana courts will enforce unambiguous covenants but resolve ambiguities in favor of the free use of property. Fort Wayne does not enforce CCRs; that is a private matter.
HOA fines per declaration. Members can challenge in Allen County court for selective or arbitrary enforcement.
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