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

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Notice Method
Certified mail required
Cure Period
Reasonable time for curable
Hearing Right
30 days to request
Code Section
TX Prop. Code Sec. 209.006

Summary

TX Property Code Sec. 209.006 requires HOAs to send certified mail notice before enforcement actions including fines, suspension of common area rights, or lawsuits. Notice must describe the violation, state amounts due, provide a cure period for curable violations, and inform the owner of their right to a Sec. 209.007 hearing.

Sec. 209.006. NOTICE REQUIRED BEFORE ENFORCEMENT ACTION. (a) Before a property owners' association may suspend an owner's right to use a common area, file a suit against an owner other than a suit to collect a regular or special assessment or foreclose under an association's lien, charge an owner for property damage, levy a fine for a violation of the restrictions or bylaws or rules of the association, or report any delinquency of an owner to a credit reporting service, the association or its agent must give written notice to the owner by certified mail.

Source: TX Property Code Sec. 209.006View official code

Full Breakdown

006 governs CC&R enforcement for all Fort Worth HOAs. Before an association may suspend an owner's right to use common areas, file suit (other than to collect assessments or foreclose), charge for property damage, levy a fine, or report a delinquency to a credit agency, it must give written notice by certified mail. The notice must describe the violation or property damage, state any amount due, inform the owner of the right to cure (if the violation is curable) and avoid fines or suspension, state the owner's right to request a hearing under Sec.

007 within 30 days, reference any special rights under federal law including the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, and provide the cure deadline. Curable violations are those that are ongoing and capable of remedy by affirmative action, such as maintenance issues, parking violations, or failure to build per approved plans. Uncurable violations are one-time events that cannot be remedied. The association may not levy a fine or take enforcement action until the notice period and hearing opportunity have elapsed or been completed.

Violations & Fines

Fines per the CC&Rs after proper notice and hearing. The HOA may suspend common area privileges, file liens, pursue legal action, or report to credit agencies. Each day of a continuing violation may constitute a separate offense under many CC&Rs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a curable vs. uncurable violation?
Curable violations are ongoing and can be fixed by action: unmaintained landscaping, a parked RV, a barking dog, or unapproved modifications. Uncurable violations are one-time events that already occurred and cannot be undone, such as hosting an unauthorized event that already took place.
Can my HOA fine me without warning?
No. TX Property Code Sec. 209.006 requires the HOA to send certified mail notice describing the violation, provide a cure period for curable violations, and inform you of your right to a hearing before any fine can be levied.

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