Fort Worth, TX HOA Rules: Dispute Resolution (2026)
Key Facts
- Hearing Request
- Within 30 days of notice
- Board Hearing
- Within 30 days of request
- Postponement
- Up to 10 days, one per party
- Code Section
- TX Prop. Code Sec. 209.007
Summary
TX Property Code Sec. 209.007 entitles HOA members to a hearing before the board to resolve disputes. The board must hold hearings within 30 days of a written request and provide 10 days' notice. Either party may request one postponement of up to 10 days. Sec. 209.00593 allows owners to use alternative dispute resolution including mediation.
Sec. 209.007. HEARING BEFORE BOARD; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (d) and only if the owner is entitled to an opportunity to cure the violation, the owner has the right to submit a written request for a hearing to discuss and verify facts and resolve the matter in issue before the board.(b) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 951 (S.B. 1588), Sec. 22(2), eff. September 1, 2021.(c) The association shall hold a hearing under this section not later than the 30th day after the date the board receives the owner's request for a hearing and shall notify the owner of the date, time, and place of the hearing not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
Full Breakdown
007 provides Fort Worth HOA members the right to a hearing before the board for disputes involving fines, suspension of rights, property damage charges, or enforcement actions. When an owner receives a Sec. 006 notice, they may submit a written request for a hearing within 30 days. The board must hold the hearing within 30 days of receiving the request and notify the owner of the date, time, and place at least 10 days in advance. Either party may request one postponement of up to 10 days; additional postponements require mutual agreement.
At the hearing, the association presents its case first, then the owner or their representative presents their information. Under Sec. 00593, either party may use alternative dispute resolution services including mediation. If a lawsuit is filed, a party may file a motion to compel mediation. The owner or the association may also pursue binding arbitration if both parties agree. Court action under Sec. 0011 is available for injunctive relief or declaratory judgment.
Violations & Fines
If the HOA fails to provide a hearing when properly requested, any resulting fine or enforcement action may be voidable. The owner may seek injunctive relief in court under TX Property Code Sec. 209.0011.
Frequently Asked Questions
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