Enforcement of Policies & Regulations

Enforcement Overview

The property owners association (POA) is responsible for establishing rules, regulations, and policies that benefit the community by providing a structure for enforcing the Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions (CCRs) and Bylaws ,as well as protecting the investment of all owners. These include things such as:

Payment of regular assessment ("dues") and special assessments
Home and property maintenance requirements
Review of exterior home/property modifications (Architectural Change Request)
Lawn and landscaping standards

Every property owner becomes a member of the Association when they buy their home. Buyers are informed of the requirement to pay the annual assessment (dues) and are given access to documents detailing association rules and financial status. All owners agree to abide by these as part of their home purchase.

The goal is always voluntary compliance. In the Stoneridge community, when a violation is noted, it is almost always resolved quickly without any fines imposed. Communication is key. If you cannot comply with a requirement or receive a violation notice, contact The Bishop Company immediately to work towards a solution.

Late or Non-Payment of Assessments

The Regular Assessment, commonly called "dues", is invoiced annually. Payment is due on the 1st of the month and considered late if not received by the 15th.

As of 2023, the amount is $240 per year
Late payments are subject to a $25 late charge.

A Special Assessment is a one-time fee shared among all owners to pay for an unexpected POA expense that the normal budget and financial reserves cannot cover.

To date, Stoneridge has never issued a special assessment.

Collection of Overdue Amounts

As part of the collection process, the POA has the right to charge the owner late fees, be reimbursed for attorney or collection costs, and to have a property lien filed.

The POA’s intent is to resolve any violations in the most expedient and neighborly way possible while still maintaining its fiduciary responsibility.

Association Assessment Collection Procedures - documents the timeline and steps (always check Texas law.

Violations of CCRs or Bylaws

When a violation occurs, the owner initially receives a courtesy warning. If not resolved, the process may escalate to include weekly $50 fines plus related expenses and - ultimately - a property lien.

Policy and Enforcement of the CCRs - detailed explanation of the process for addressing violations. Caveat: Always check Texas law.

Classes of Violations

Non-Construction	Construction
Property owners are expected to maintain landscaping and follow the other rules outlined in the CCRs. Examples of non-construction violations include, but are not limited to, the following: yard in need of maintenance (insufficient mowing/edging; excessive leaves; overgrowth of bushes and shrubs; dead trees, tree or shrub clippings; plant waste; etc.) trash or recycling receptacle stored in view from the street on non-pickup days unsightly rubbish or debris on property commercial vehicle, trailer, or camper or boat parked in driveway or street beyond 72 hours vehicle with flat tires, expired license plates or vehicle registration, or otherwise non-operable parked in driveway or street beyond 72 hours animals kept on property that are not ordinarily defined as domestic household pets pets becoming a nuisance due to noise, smell, or behavior	Per the CCRs: All Improvements shall at all times be kept in good condition and repair and adequately painted and otherwise maintained by the owner. No improvements shall be constructed without prior written approval of the Architectural Committee. This includes any construction, other than normal maintenance, which in any way alters the exterior appearance of any improvements or the removal of any improvements. Examples of construction violations include, but are not limited, to the following: home or property in need of exterior repair fence with missing boards, sagging sections, weakened supports faded/peeling paint rotting or damaged boards, siding, fascia roof in need of repair failure to construct improvements or modifications in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and timeline

Non-Construction

Construction

Property owners are expected to maintain landscaping and follow the other rules outlined in the CCRs.

Examples of non-construction violations include, but are not limited to, the following:

yard in need of maintenance (insufficient mowing/edging; excessive leaves; overgrowth of bushes and shrubs; dead trees, tree or shrub clippings; plant waste; etc.)
trash or recycling receptacle stored in view from the street on non-pickup days
unsightly rubbish or debris on property
commercial vehicle, trailer, or camper or boat parked in driveway or street beyond 72 hours
vehicle with flat tires, expired license plates or vehicle registration, or otherwise non-operable parked in driveway or street beyond 72 hours
animals kept on property that are not ordinarily defined as domestic household pets
pets becoming a nuisance due to noise, smell, or behavior

Per the CCRs:

All Improvements shall at all times be kept in good condition and repair and adequately painted and otherwise maintained by the owner.
No improvements shall be constructed without prior written approval of the Architectural Committee. This includes any construction, other than normal maintenance, which in any way alters the exterior appearance of any improvements or the removal of any improvements.

Examples of construction violations include, but are not limited, to the following:

home or property in need of exterior repair
fence with missing boards, sagging sections, weakened supports

faded/peeling paint
rotting or damaged boards, siding, fascia
roof in need of repair
failure to construct improvements or modifications in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and timeline