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The operations of property owners associations (POAs) can often be vast and complex. Asking the board of directors, who are volunteers, to be hands-on in every facet of operations is often difficult if not impracticable. To keep pace with the requests and needs of homeowners, Boards will often turn to other members of the POARead more

One year ago, the POA industry was met with upheaval. The Texas Legislature had just passed a rash of new laws bringing massive changes to the way several facets of our communities operated. Now, one year later, we take a look at the major changes the 87th Texas Legislative Session brought to the POA industryRead more

“Winter is coming” is not just a slogan from a popular tv show, but something all Texans will remember for years to come. The great freeze of 2021 opened our eyes to the delicateness of our public and private infrastructure. After days of temperatures in the teens with no power or water due to theRead more

Friends of RMWBH, Thank you for your continued loyalty, trust and support you continue to show RMWBH. The close of another year is almost upon us. While it has been another year spent within our bubble, the bubble is finally showing signs of bursting, delta variant and all! Events are returning nationwide and we areRead more

The 87th Texas Legislative Session has brought sweeping changes to the property owners association (POA) industry. Among the changes that will bring the most impact are the way management certificates will have to be prepared and filed with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).  What does the statute say needs to go into the managementRead more

So, you serve on a property owners’ association (“POA”); or maybe you are a manager that represents owners that serve on the POA board. Have you ever asked yourself why do I (or they) do it? It is certainly not for the high-fives, handshakes, or hugs. While the goals of POA boards and volunteers mayRead more

After a hard-fought, tumultuous campaign year, the 2020 election has passed. What should property owners associations do to address the remaining signs, and what should they be thinking about to prepare for the next election? Before the election, we discussed how Section 259.002 of the Texas Election Code limits the ability of associations to restrictRead more

It’s hard to believe, but 2021 is almost here. With the current year bringing so many ups-and-downs and uncertainty, we are hopeful 2021 will bring us back closer to a sense of a “new normalcy”. For many property owners associations (POA), that sense of normalcy begins at the start of year with the annual assessments.Read more

COVID-19 has forced local and national governments across the world to adopt emergency actions to combat the growing pandemic. Government action in the United States is no different. Congress has passed emergency action on family leave and payroll protection loans. Local governments have instituted shelter-in-place or stay home orders, and the term “essential employee” hasRead more

https://youtu.be/6oLZe23elu4 With COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Orders firmly in place for cities, counties and the State of Texas, many community managers and board members are asking how bankruptcy is being affected. The short answer is not much. Overall, owners in property owners associations (POAs) experiencing financial difficulty are still filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. BankruptcyRead more