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

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

Key Facts

Governing law
Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209
Before a fine
Certified-mail notice required
Cure in time
No fine assessed
Hearing request window
30 days after notice
Fines-only lien
Cannot be foreclosed

Summary

A Fort Worth HOA can fine an owner only after certified-mail notice and a chance to cure, and Texas Property Code Chapter 209 bars it from foreclosing on a lien built solely from fines.

A property owners' association may not foreclose a property owners' association's assessment lien if the debt securing the lien consists solely of: (1) fines assessed by the association; (2) attorney's fees incurred by the association solely associated with fines assessed by the association; or (3) amounts added to the owner's account as an assessment under Section 209.005(i) or 209.0057(b-4).

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Full Breakdown

Fort Worth HOAs draw fine authority from their recorded declaration, not from the city, and Texas Property Code Chapter 209 governs how they use it. Section 209.006 bars an association from levying a fine until it sends written notice by certified mail describing the violation and giving the owner a reasonable period to cure; cure the violation in time and no fine may be assessed. The notice must also tell the owner they can request a hearing within 30 days. Section 209.009 blocks the association from foreclosing on an assessment lien made up solely of fines or fine-related attorney's fees.

Violations & Fines

A fine levied without the required certified-mail notice and cure period is unenforceable, and foreclosing on a lien consisting solely of fines violates Section 209.009: grounds for an owner to sue the association.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Fort Worth HOA foreclose over unpaid fines?
No. Section 209.009 prohibits foreclosing an assessment lien that consists solely of fines or fine-related attorney's fees. The association needs unpaid assessments, not just fines, to foreclose.
Is there a cap on HOA fine amounts in Texas?
No statutory dollar cap exists. Fines must be authorized by the recorded declaration and be reasonable; the HOA cannot fine for conduct its governing documents do not cover.
Can I avoid a fine by fixing the violation?
Yes. Under Section 209.006, if you cure a curable violation within the reasonable period stated in the notice, the association may not assess a fine for it.

Sources & Official References

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