Covenants & Design Review
A Message from the Board
The Board adopted a new enforcement policy on April 20, 2026 to create a clear, fair, and consistent process for handling covenant violations, something the prior Developer/Builder-controlled Board did not put in place. All violations start with a warning letter and a 15-day opportunity to correct the issue or request a hearing. If the issue is not resolved, a $75 fine is issued, followed by additional $150 fines every 15 days for ongoing or repeat violations. This approach provides proper notice and due process while allowing the Board to achieve compliance.
A common question is why now, especially for items like a front yard statue, holiday lights left up year-round, basketball hoops not put away, trash cans left out or a birdbath that may have been in place for years. In the past, enforcement was limited and inconsistent, with no ability to move beyond warning letters, so some violations were never formally addressed. Over 300 warning letters have been issued since 2022, often to the same homeowners, without lasting compliance and at a significant cost to all homeowners which is anything but fair.
Covenant enforcement is a legal obligation. As fiduciaries, the Board must enforce the covenants consistently and fairly to protect property values and maintain community standards. We all chose to live in a covenant-controlled community and acknowledged those requirements at closing.
HMMD_Amended_Covenant_Enforcement_Policy_-_2026-04-20.pdf