The HOA does not make the rules, the Homeowners of your community do. If you weren’t following the rules in the past, it doesn’t give the right to continue to violate. If you have received a violation, it’s because your fellow residents are filing complaints to the HOA to legally demand that you, and/or your renters/guests follow the rules that they voted upon and passed.
The HOA Board consists of elected, non-paid, volunteer homeowners who live in the community. They’re simply performing their fiduciary duty to investigate complaints and violate those who are breaking the established rules. Fines are issued by a committee consisting of non-board homeowners. Violations and fines must be discussed constructively and cured as required to avoid legal action.
If you’re a renter, be warned that non-compliance can result in eviction.
If you’re a homeowner and disagree with the rules, attend the HOA meetings, and propose changes that can be voted on by the members of the community during new business.
WARNING: Tirades, threats, aggressive behavior, lectures, and guilt trips directed towards the HOA Board members, management, committee members, vendors, or employees will be immediately referred to counsel and/or legal authorities.
Warning: Townhomes of Summerfield is a sub-association of the Summerfield Master Community Association. You are also bound by their rules. You may also receive separate and/or duplicate violations/fines from the Master in addition to those from this HOA. The Summerfield Master Community Association rules: https://www.oursummerfield.org/association-documents/
VIOLATIONS & FINING PROCESS
Violation is entered into PayHOA.com for an offender.
Legally, Clean Up Fees can be charged immediatley to remediate cost incurred by the Association (i.e. If you dump a Wash/Dryer, you will be charged for the cost of removal).
A violation notice is sent informing the offender stating they must cure with within 14 days.
If not cured within 14 days, a hearing is scheduled with the Fining Committee.
After the the hearing, a notice is sent if a the offender has been fined.
If you disagree with the decisions of the fining committee, hire a lawyer and have them contact the HOA attorney.
Clean Up Fees must be paid within 30 days of the invoice date by the Owner of the unit.
Fines must be paid within 10 days of the invoice date by the Owner of the unit.