Deerfield North Homeowners Association, Inc.

What Deerfield North Homeowners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

Deerfield North is a standard single-family homeowners association (HOA) in Dallas, TX. This document is a covenant enforcement and fine policy that supplements the association's governing documents. It outlines how the HOA handles rule violations and the fines that may be imposed on homeowners.

• Common violations: Common violations include: holiday decorations not removed within 30 days; storage of boats, vehicles, trailers, ATVs, RVs, or oversized work trucks; trash cans left in public view on non-pickup days; trash or debris; home maintenance issues like rotting wood, broken fixtures, or needed exterior paint; failing to maintain lawn; vehicles without current plates or dismantled; unapproved roof or pool; failure to remove pet waste; and livestock or poultry.
• Fine schedule: For most violations: first fine $50, second $100, third $200, fourth and subsequent $400. For unapproved ACC modifications: initial $100, second $200, third $400, fourth and subsequent $500. For uncurable violations or those threatening health/safety, fines up to $2,000 per violation. Fines can be imposed daily with no aggregate limit; repeated violations may double the fine.
• Enforcement process: The process begins with an initial/courtesy notice. If the violation continues after at least 14 days, a notice of violation is sent by certified mail. The owner has 30 days from that notice to request a hearing before the Board. If not cured, a notice of fine is sent, and fines begin accruing.
• Right to a hearing: An owner may request a hearing within 30 days after the notice of violation is mailed. The hearing is held before the Board of Directors, and the owner may postpone once for up to 10 days. At the hearing, the Board may impose or waive fines.
• Corrective action (self-help): If a violation is not cured within 14 days of a notice of corrective action, the Association may enter the property and fix the issue at the owner's expense. The Association is not liable for any damage or costs.
• Notice delivery: Notices are deemed delivered when sent by email (if owner provided address) or 3 days after mailing by first-class mail to the owner's last known address. Notices of violation and corrective action must be sent by certified mail.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is a supplemental enforcement policy only. It does not include the full declaration, bylaws, architectural guidelines, assessments, or other rules of the association. For those, refer to the original governing documents.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.