HOA Receivership — When a Court Takes Over an Association
Texas courts have authority to appoint a receiver over a dysfunctional HOA as an equitable remedy. Grounds for receivership include financial mismanagement, failure to maintain common areas, complete board deadlock, and conduct threatening imminent harm to the community.
Contempt of Court — When the HOA Ignores a Court Order
Civil contempt sanctions against an HOA that violates an injunction or court order can include daily fines, mandatory compliance orders, and attorney’s fee awards. When individual officers are personally named in the order, personal sanctions including jail are possible.