Jasmine Heights Homeowners Association has filed a lawsuit against two of its residents, alleging breach of contract over unpaid maintenance fees. The complaint was lodged in the District Court of Harris County on March 7, 2025, targeting Armida M. Martinez Mejia and Carlos A. Mejia for their alleged failure to comply with the association's financial obligations.
The case revolves around the Jasmine Heights Homeowners Association's claim that the defendants have not paid required maintenance fees and special assessments as stipulated in their property deed. The homeowners association, represented by Porter Law Firm, asserts that these fees are crucial for maintaining community standards and amenities. According to the filed documents, the original developers had recorded restrictive covenants in the County Real Property Records which bind all property owners within the subdivision to certain financial commitments. These restrictions are described as an "operative contract" between the association and its members.
The association claims that despite being obligated under these covenants, Armida M. Martinez Mejia and Carlos A. Mejia have failed to pay their dues, prompting this legal action. The plaintiff argues that such non-compliance disrupts community operations and violates agreed-upon terms outlined in both the Restrictions and Deed attached as Exhibits A and B respectively in the court filing.
Seeking judicial intervention, Jasmine Heights Homeowners Association requests several forms of relief from the court. They are pursuing a judgment for unpaid amounts plus related costs such as interest and attorney fees. Additionally, they seek foreclosure on a vendor's lien placed on the defendants' property due to non-payment of assessments. This lien serves as security for payment of outstanding dues, granting them rights to foreclose if necessary.
Furthermore, they request pre-judgment interest, reasonable attorneys’ fees for various stages of litigation including potential foreclosure proceedings, post-judgment interest, court costs, and an order allowing foreclosure on the vendor’s lien securing defendants' obligations. An order of sale is also sought whereby proceeds would be applied towards satisfying any judgment rendered by this court.
Representing Jasmine Heights Homeowners Association is Chris Are from Porter Law Firm located at 2603 Augusta Dr., Suite 900 in Houston Texas (phone: 713-621-0700). The case is presided over by Judge Monica Jackson under Case ID 2025-15727 in Court 80.