How to Manage Association Violations & Billing
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This help article explains how to manage association violations and bill tenants for related fines in MagicDoor.
Inside, you'll find:
- Navigating to the Association Violations section
- Adding a new violation with full details
- Editing violations and uploading supporting documentation
- Creating a lease bill tied to a violation fine
Use this article as a reference when recording HOA or association violations and charging tenants for associated fines.
Step 1: Navigate to Association Violations
To begin, log into your account and locate the left-side navigation menu.
- Scroll down to Associations.
- Click Violations to view a list of all current violations.

Step 2: Add a New Violation
To record a new violation, click Add Violations in the upper right corner of the screen. Fill in the following information:
- Description: enter the details of the violation
- Target: select whether this applies to a Property, Unit, or Lease
- Details: input the Vendor, Violation Date, Violation Receive Date, and Fix By date
- Status & Reference: update the current status and add a Violation Reference Number if applicable
Once all fields are complete, click Add Association Violation to save.

Step 3: Edit Details & Upload Files
After creating a violation, click on any individual item in the list to open its full details.
- To make changes, click Edit Violation, update the relevant fields, and press Submit.
- To attach supporting files, drag and drop documents directly into the violation record and press Submit to save them.

Step 4: Bill the Violation to the Lease
If you need to charge a tenant a fine for a violation, you can create a bill directly linked to the record. Inside the violation details, click Lease Bills in the top navigation bar, then follow these steps:
- Under Chart of Accounts, scroll to Association Fees and select Association Fine.
- Enter the Amount and a Description of the fine.
- Select Property Bill to assign the charge to the tenant.
Click OK to finish. The bill will then be accessible under the lease bills section.
Need More Help?
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