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Rule 736 HOA Foreclosure — What It Is and How to Fight It

TRCP Rule 736 · Texas District Court

Situation — How This Comes Up

I received court papers saying my HOA filed a Rule 736 application to foreclose. I don’t understand what this is.

What You Need to Know First

Rule 736 is an expedited foreclosure procedure that can move very quickly. You have a limited window to file a response — and failing to respond allows the court to grant the order without a hearing.

Full Analysis

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 736 provides an expedited procedure for lienholders to obtain court authorization to foreclose. An HOA that files a Rule 736 application must serve the homeowner, who then has 38 days to file a response or the order is granted by default.

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