CC&R enforcement in Richardson is governed by Texas Property Code Chapter 209, which requires recorded enforcement policies, reasonable notice, and graduated remedies. Unrecorded or selectively enforced restrictions can be challenged under state law.
Homeowners associations in Richardson enforce Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) under Texas Property Code Chapter 209. Enforcement policies must be adopted in a written document recorded with Dallas or Collin County real property records. Before enforcement, the HOA must send written notice identifying the violation, the action required to cure, and the potential consequences. Fines, suspension of amenity privileges, or self-help remedies such as lawn mowing charge-backs may follow a failure to cure. Selective or inconsistent enforcement can be raised as a defense, and recent Texas case law recognizes waiver when associations fail to enforce a restriction over time. Certain uses are protected from enforcement including religious displays on front doors, solar devices, standardized flag displays, rain barrels, composting, and drought-tolerant landscaping. Richardson city code (nuisance, junk vehicle, high grass) may apply in parallel, and city enforcement proceeds independently of HOA action.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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