Arlington, TX HOA Rules: HOA Fines & Enforcement (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006
- Before fining
- Written notice required first
- Cure period
- Reasonable time if violation curable
- Hearing right
- Request within 30 days (§209.007)
- Enforced by
- Civil courts, not the city
Summary
Before an Arlington HOA can levy a fine for a covenant, bylaw, or rule violation, Texas Property Code Chapter 209 forces it to mail written notice first, describe the violation, state any amount owed, and give the owner a chance to be heard.
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 ...
Full Breakdown
Section 209.006 blocks an Arlington property owners' association from fining a homeowner until it sends written notice describing the violation and stating any amount due. If the violation is curable and poses no threat to public health or safety, the owner gets a reasonable period to fix it before a fine can stick. The owner may also request a hearing before the board or a committee within 30 days under Section 209.007. Skip these steps and the fine is unenforceable. These are civil-court obligations enforced between owner and association. Arlington code enforcement does not police HOA fines.
Violations & Fines
A fine imposed without the required written notice, a reasonable cure period, or the owner's chance to request a board hearing is void and cannot be collected or foreclosed on.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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