Fines & Fees

Fines & Fees

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
 
The HCCA Board of Directors voted September 26, 2024, to implement fines for non-compliance of the Hunters Crossing Community Association (HOA) Governing Documents, CC&R’s, and Bylaws that all homeowners agree to and sign during the closing of their home purchase.  
 
A copy can be found on the Home page of our website under documents or by request through email. Any variation or variances that are established in regard to the Governing Documents (and other documents) can be found on our website. These are a continued work in progress and updated on a regular basis. 
 
All notices will be sent via email unless otherwise stated with a text message to the homeowner on file. Verify your contact details on our website at www.sealyhunterscrossing.com - sign in with your email address/password – click on the button at the top right corner, Owners Login to verify your account information.  
 
 
TEXAS Legislation HB 614 - Setting Fines & Enforcement - Effective January 1, 2024, Texas HOA's establish detailed enforcement policies. These policies must clearly outline the types of violation that may incur fines, along with a structured schedule of fines for each category. All violation regardless of perceived severity will be treated the same as shown below: 
 
30-Day Courtesy Email Initial Violation Notice $0.00
2nd Notice Repeated Violation Notice $75.00
3rd Notice Repeated Violation Notice $100.00
4th Notice Refusal to Comply $125.00
 
Willful non-compliance is established, notice intent to File Record of Non-compliance  
 
  • 5th Notice   Filing of Record    $ 200.00 + attorney fees 
 
And associated attorneys’ fees – Filed record covering the affected Lot(s) and the Owner(s) thereof at the sole cost and expense of such Owner(s) as referred to in the Governing Documents. 
 
EXPLANATION OF A VIOLATION: 
 
Each individual violation will run consecutively from January 1st through December 31st of each year. All repeated violation notices can be issued not more than 31 days after the prior notice for that same violation. Each violation type is considered a stand-alone violation and will be addressed separately.  
 
  • EX:  Trash can (landscaping, lawn, parking etc.) - violation will begin with a courtesy notice and go forward to  the 2nd notice and so on each time that same violation occurs., Then a new violation type, Parking, will begin with a courtesy notice and go forward to the 2nd notice and so on each time that same violation occurs- and will continue with the same logic, see above breakdown of notice sequence and fines associated with each. 
 
A 30-Day Courtesy Notice via email will be sent with the description and picture of the violation. Thereafter, if the trash cans have NOT been properly stored at any time from January 1 - December 31 of each year, a 2nd Notice of repeated violation is generated and results in a $75.00 fine, 3rd notice for that same violation will be $100.00 and so on up to the 5th notice which a Filing of Record for the said Lot(s) will be filed for non-compliance.  Then, follow the logic above for each violation fine. All violation notices for repeated offenses will be at minimum of 31 days from the last notice the homeowner received for that same offense. All attorneys' fees in regard to refusal to comply are at the homeowner's expense.  
 
TEXAS Legislation HB 866 - Assessment Liens - Effective September 1, 2023, requires HOA Associations (HCCA) to provide a series of three-monthly delinquency notices before proceeding with a lien for unpaid assessments. 
 
NON-PAYMENT OF HOA DUES & FINES
 
30-Day Courtesy Notice Administration Fee $0.00
60-Day Notice Certified Letter Fee $25.00
90-Day Notice - Intent to Lien  Certified Letter Fee  $25.00
120-Day - Non-payment  Attorneys' Fees Billed to Homeowner
 
NOTE:  HOA Dues of $500.00 are due on January 1st of each year. A $25.00 monthly late fee will begin February 1st of each year. Yearly HOA payments of $500.00 may be made online at www.sealyhunterscrossing.com, or by check or money order and sent to the following address:  
 
NOTE:  Monthly payment for 2026 year can still be made ONLY IF the homeowners has paid in FULL the 2025 HOA Dues.  Homeowners may pay monthly by paying ONLINE ONLY, no checks or money orders for individuals paying the HOA Dues month to month
 
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS & EASEMENTS (Filed 4/22/2021):
 
10.02.3     FINES. Subject to SECTIONS 10.02.5, fines may be imposed as specific assessments by the HCCA for any violation of the Governing Documents except non-payment assessments. The HCCA may fix the amount of a fine for each violation on a case-by-case basis, or the HCCA may adopt fining schedules and other applicable Rules and Regulation regarding fines. In all cases the HCCA retains full authority to set or adjust any fines as in its sole judgment the circumstances in any case, including the nature frequency, severity, or effect of the violation(S), may require. Fines may be progressive in amounts over time and/or as to repeat violations. Unless otherwise determined as previously mentioned, a fine in the amount of $75.00 will be assessed as to each violation as noted in each violation notice which is given to the Owner (and tenant as applicable). Notice of an accruing fine or fine(S) may be given in the form of account statements or delinquency notices. All fines are specific assessments, the payment of which is secured by the HCCA's `continuing assessment lien as set forth herein. The HCCA may not foreclose its assessment lien on a debt consisting solely of fines. Fines are in addition to any administrative charges by the HCCA's Managing Agent, and any other charges, costs or attorneys' fees which may be due to the HCCA as provided in the Governing Documents. 
 
10.2.4    FILING OF NOTICES OF REFUSAL TO COMPLY    At any time the HCCA determines there exists any refusal to comply/(non-compliance) with any provisions of the Governing Documents, the HCCA may at its option direct that a notice as to the refusal to comply (non-compliance) be Filed of Record covering the affected Lot or Lots and the Owner(s) thereof at the sole cost and expense of such Owner(S).  All such costs and expenses are due and payable upon demand, are deemed a specific assessment applicable to the affected Lot(s) and are secured by the HCCA's continuing assessment lien.