HOA Violations

Getting Started with Violations

Violations Tracking lets your board document rule violations, notify homeowners, and keep a clear enforcement record — including a paper trail if a case is ever disputed.

Before you can log a violation

You need at least one active Governing Rule on file. This is a hard requirement: every violation must cite the specific rule that was broken, because most state HOA laws (Texas, North Carolina, and others) require a violation notice to reference the exact provision of the governing documents involved. Without a rule to cite, the Log Violation button stays disabled.

Categories (Parking, Landscaping, etc.) are added automatically the first time you visit Violations — a standard starter set covering the most common HOA violation types. You can rename, deactivate, or add your own anytime from the gear icon in the section nav.

Optional setup

Fine Schedules and Notice Templates are not required to log a violation — you only need them later, when you are ready to assess a fine or send a notice. Set these up whenever it is convenient.

Where everything lives

The gear icon next to the Violations tab opens Categories, Governing Documents & Rules, Fine Schedules, and Notice Templates — the four setup areas for this tool.

Last updated: August 21, 2026