Sec. 202.004. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS. (a) An exercise of discretionary authority by a property owners' association or other representative designated by an owner of real property concerning a restrictive covenant is presumed reasonable unless the court determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the exercise of discretionary authority was arbitrary, capricious, or discriminatory.
(b) A property owners' association or other representative designated by an owner of real property may initiate, defend, or intervene in litigation or an administrative proceeding affecting the enforcement of a restrictive covenant or the protection, preservation, or operation of the property covered by the dedicatory instrument.
(c) A court may assess civil damages for the violation of a restrictive covenant in an amount not to exceed $200 for each day of the violation.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 712, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 11 - Restrictive Covenants
Chapter 202 - Construction and Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants
Section 202.002. Applicability of Chapter
Section 202.003. Construction of Restrictive Covenants
Section 202.004. Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants
Section 202.005. Withdrawal of Signature
Section 202.006. Public Records
Section 202.007. Certain Restrictive Covenants Prohibited
Section 202.010. Regulation of Solar Energy Devices
Section 202.011. Regulation of Certain Roofing Materials
Section 202.018. Regulation of Display of Certain Religious Items
Section 202.019. Standby Electric Generators
Section 202.020. Certain Sales of Beverages by Children
Section 202.021. Regulation of Firearms or Firearm Ammunition