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The conclusion of the 89th Texas Legislative Session brings several new laws to the POA industry. As a result, to ensure their governing documents comply with the new laws, POAs are turning to or adding an additional layer to their documents in the form of policies. This begs the question, what is a policy andRead more

The lifeblood of all types of property owners associations (POAs) is the collection of monthly, quarterly, or annual assessments.  Assessments pay for things such as common area maintenance and insurance, amenities like pools, gyms and tennis courts and other responsibilities covered by the POA, so when an owner fails to pay their assessment, it isRead more

The collection of delinquent assessments in POAs is perhaps the most sensitive function a POA undertakes. With that in mind, it is important for POAs to follow a very specific set of procedures. Those procedures are outlined by the Texas government in Sec. 209.0094 of the Texas Property Code but following the 88th Texas LegislativeRead more

Foreclosures in Texas can be tricky. The Texas Property Code has very specific requirements that must be strictly adhered to if a condominium or subdivision property owners association intends to exercise its authority to foreclose on a property under its jurisdiction. For example, the association should only foreclose on amounts secured by the association’s lien,Read more

There are thousands of vendors that work in your area but only a few are utilized for property owners association (POA) work. So, which one do you choose? Selecting the right one can be overwhelming. When looking for a qualified vendor, there are several factors you will want to consider before engaging.  First, who orRead more