Foreclosure sale prohibited in certain circumstances
- Statute:
- Texas Sec.209.009 · Chapter PR-209 (Property Code Ch. 209 (Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act))
- Topic:
- Assessments & Finance · Foreclosure prohibition
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
An HOA may NOT foreclose to collect a debt consisting only of: (1) fines, (2) attorney fees, or (3) other amounts that are not assessments. Foreclosure is permitted only when at least some assessments are owed.
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- What does Texas Sec.209.009 require?
- An HOA may NOT foreclose to collect a debt consisting only of: (1) fines, (2) attorney fees, or (3) other amounts that are not assessments. Foreclosure is permitted only when at least some assessments are owed.
- Who does Texas Sec.209.009 apply to?
- Texas Sec.209.009 applies to HOA associations in Texas.
- What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with Sec.209.009?
- Non-compliance with this Texas statute can expose the association and individual directors to civil suit. Texas HOAs are not centrally regulated — enforcement is private. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance if a member challenges a board action.
- Where can I read the official text of Texas Sec.209.009?
- The official text is published by the Texas Legislature at statutes.capitol.texas.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Foreclosure sale prohibited in certain circumstances?
- SoShiny calculates per-unit assessments automatically from ownership percentages and tracks payment status against every levy. The unit-level ledger is the audit trail your CPA, attorney, and the board need when an owner disputes a charge. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Texas Sec.209.009 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Texas-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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