Deberry Estates Homeowners Association, Inc

What Deberry Estates Homeowners Association, Inc's governing documents say

DeBerry Estates is a single-family homeowners association (HOA) in Farmersville, TX. These documents are the HOA's management certificate, assessment collection policy, fine and enforcement policy, and a bylaw amendment. They explain how the HOA collects dues, enforces rules, and handles violations.

• What this document doesn't cover: These are ancillary documents, not the full Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. They don't list the community's actual rules (e.g., architectural standards, pet limits, or leasing restrictions) — those are in the Declaration, which isn't included here.
• Assessments & due dates: Annual assessments are due July 1st each year. If not paid by July 31st, the assessment is considered delinquent and interest accrues at the lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum allowed by law.
• Late fees & collection: The HOA sends a First Notice of Delinquency, then a Second Notice via certified mail. Late fees, administrative fees, and attorney's fees may be added. The HOA can suspend common area use and member privileges, and may foreclose on its lien if the debt remains unpaid.
• Payment plans: Delinquent owners may request a payment plan, but the HOA isn't required to offer one if the owner defaulted on a previous plan within the last two years, or if the request comes after the 45-day cure period. Only one plan per 12-month period is allowed.
• Fines for violations: Fines escalate with repeat violations: $25 for the first, $50 for the second, $100 for the third, and $200 for subsequent notices. Unapproved improvements and uncurable violations (e.g., threats to health/safety) can incur fines of $500 per month or $500 per occurrence.
• Enforcement process: The HOA sends a courtesy notice, then a violation notice, then a formal demand letter. Owners have 30 days to request a hearing before the Board. If no hearing is requested, fines are levied and common area rights may be suspended.
• Board hearings: Owners can request a hearing before the Board to contest a violation or fine. The hearing must be held within a reasonable time, and the Board's decision is communicated in writing within 30 days.

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.