Trespassing

Document the doorbell ringing. Have the victims file a civil suit for a restraining order.

I am surprised the police and DA are reading to pursue trespassing charges. That's a lot of taxpayer dollars being spent when nationwide, I think most attorneys would advise seeking a restraining order via a civil suit.

In either case, documentation will need to be massive. Film footage would probably be best.

Video doorbell.

If the irritating neighbor (still having trouble understanding the “trespass” component) is dumb enough to assist in data collection by continuing to ring the doorbell, well, everything gets easier.

If they stop ringing the doorbell, problem solved.

The police can only create charges they can't drop them. It is up to the court system to do that. Not sure if a D.A.'s office can change those charges or bring more up. That is all a criminal matter for criminal court.

Why does the HOA need to provide the survey? Would it not be up to the individual owner to provide this information? This information should be available in the condo's plans that were submitted by the developer when building.

I am not sure what the situation is. Why is there doorbell ringing going on? Having been through a similar situation there has to be more details here. Had a neighbor whom would call the police because my dogs were barking. The truth is that it was HIS dogs that were. Caught on tape etc... Anyways he decided he was going to come to my door and ring my doorbell anytime he heard my dogs barking. So at 4 am he came by. Told me he was going to come ring my bell each time dogs barked. I just looked at him and said "Okay" and shut the door. Think he finally realized he's getting up at 4 am walking across wet grass to tell someone their dog is barking... It stopped. Yes, Animal control did get involved as they lived behind us. Even they agreed with me...

So why is this doorbell ringing becoming harrassment or trespassing?

Thanks to all who have replied. Yes - there is a lot more to the story, but I didn't/don't see that as relevant. The fact is that the police decided to take the action. The HOA was contacted by the DA to provide a survey. In our condos, and I believe most condos, there is no survey by unit since the individual owners only own "walls in". So - back to my original question - has anyone had experience with trespassing issues on/around common areas. I appreciate the responses.

Bruce

So far you have defined trespassing as ringing a person's doorbell. I cannot find this definition, or any definition like it, in any state's criminal code. Here is what the Texas Criminal Code says trespassing is:
" Sec. 30.05. CRIMINAL TRESPASS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on or in property of another, including residential land, agricultural land, a recreational vehicle park, a building, or an aircraft or other vehicle, without effective consent and the person:
(1) had notice that the entry was forbidden; or
(2) received notice to depart but failed to do so.
(b) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Entry" means the intrusion of the entire body.
(2) "Notice" means:
(A) oral or written communication by the owner or someone with apparent authority to act for the owner;
(B) fencing or other enclosure obviously designed to exclude intruders or to contain livestock;
(C) a sign or signs posted on the property or at the entrance to the building, reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders, indicating that entry is forbidden;
... "

See more at https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.30.htm

You do realize that the mere act of installing a doorbell invites people to ring it. Someone who rings a doorbell is not a trespasser. If the someone rings the doorbell repeatedly, they are still not a trespasser. They may be guilty of criminal harassment, but this is a different criminal offense.

I think that, if you want intelligent answers, you are going to have to explain what the evidence is that this is a criminal trespass as defined in Sec. 30.05.

I would contact the DA and advise them that there is no survey and ask them if there is some substitute they need. It's possible that a new assistant DA or a secretary automatically generated the letter without considering that it is a condo.

I would love to hear how this turns out. I assume they are looking for something to show that inside the door frame (including the door) is privately owned. If they can't prove that, I can't imagine a conviction.

Why not call the DA and talk to him? You may not have a survey but you should have a legal description that explains what makes up the unit.