Open Violation Tracker Worksheet
A one-page tracker for every open HOA violation showing the rule cited, the current stage, the last notice with its delivery proof, the next deadline, and who owns the next action.
Reviewed for 2026, updated September 8, 2026.
A board meeting runs faster when every open violation fits on one sheet: where it is in the process, what was last sent, when the next deadline falls, and whose job the next step is. This worksheet is that sheet. It is also the document a new board member or a replacement manager needs on day one, because it answers the question that inherited files rarely do: what is supposed to happen next, and by when.
The rows below are examples with made-up lot numbers and section references, so replace them with your own properties and your own governing documents. Keep one line per violation, never per owner, so repeat matters stay separate and the history stays honest. Rows marked cured and verified can move to a closed log after the meeting where the board records the closure. The article on preparing for a board meeting on our blog shows how this sheet becomes the compliance report.
| Property and owner | Rule cited and condition observed | First observed (date, time, by whom) | Current stage | Last notice (date, method, proof on file) | Cure deadline or hearing date | Next action and who owns it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 14, owner of record | Sec. 6.2 trash containers; cans visible from the street on a non-collection day | 2026-09-01, 4:15 PM, inspector name | Courtesy notice sent | 2026-09-02, email with written consent on file, send record saved | Cure by 2026-09-16 | Re-inspect 2026-09-17, manager |
| Lot 27, owner of record | Sec. 4.1 architectural approval; fence installed without committee review | 2026-08-20, 10:30 AM, inspector name | Formal notice sent | 2026-08-25, certified mail, tracking number in file | Cure or submit application by 2026-09-24 | Check for application, board secretary |
| Lot 3, owner of record | Sec. 7.4 vehicles; trailer parked in driveway beyond the allowed period | 2026-08-05, 6:50 PM, inspector name | Notice of hearing sent | 2026-09-01, certified mail and email, both receipts filed | Hearing 2026-09-22, 7:00 PM | Assemble evidence packet for the board, manager |
| Lot 41, owner of record | Sec. 5.3 exterior maintenance; peeling paint on street-facing trim | 2026-07-15, 9:05 AM, inspector name | Extension granted (family emergency, reason recorded) | 2026-08-01, first class mail and email, mailing log entry | Extended cure date 2026-10-15 | Re-inspect 2026-10-16, inspector |
| Lot 9, owner of record | Sec. 6.5 landscaping; lawn above the height allowed by the rules | 2026-08-28, 3:40 PM, inspector name | Cured and verified | 2026-08-29, email with written consent on file | Cured 2026-09-05, verification photo on file | Close file at next meeting, manager |
| Lot 22, owner of record | Sec. 8.1 nuisance; barking complaint from a neighbor, not yet observed | 2026-09-03, complaint received only | Awaiting independent observation | None yet | Inspect within the policy window | Schedule an evening inspection, board member on duty |
| Lot 36, owner of record | Sec. 4.1 architectural approval; shed larger than the approved plan | 2026-06-10, 11:20 AM, inspector name | Hearing held, written decision issued | 2026-08-15, decision sent by certified mail, receipt filed | Fine per schedule begins 2026-09-01 if not cured | Confirm fine posted to the owner ledger, treasurer |
| Lot 18, owner of record | Sec. 6.2 trash containers; second occurrence this year | 2026-09-06, 4:00 PM, inspector name | Repeat violation, formal notice due | Prior courtesy notice 2026-04-12 on file | Cure period per policy, counted from delivery | Draft formal notice citing the prior record, manager |
| Lot 5, tenant occupied, owner of record | Sec. 7.2 parking; vehicle parked on the lawn | 2026-09-04, 8:15 AM, inspector name | Courtesy notice sent to owner and tenant | 2026-09-05, email to owner, notice posted at door, photo of posting | Cure by 2026-09-12 | Re-inspect 2026-09-13, inspector |
| Your lot or address, owner of record | Your section number and what was seen | Your date, time, and observer | Your current stage | Your date, method, and proof | Your deadline or hearing date | Your next step and the person responsible |
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