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Warmer temps are finally here and after hours of scrolling through garden setups and DIY videos on TikTok, homeowners may be feeling inspired to add on or remodel the exterior of their homes and update their landscaping. But how can a property owners association (POA) ensure that owners do not move forward with a remodelRead more

The 89th Texas Legislative Session shaped up to be a session for the POA industry to closely follow. The Legislature considered over 60 bills that could have brought drastic changes to POA operations, but ultimately, only a few passed resulting in positive change. These bills cover topics that include: Security Measures ACC Membership Electronic VotingRead more

Deed restrictions are unique in every POA. Each community has different needs and different requirements to ensure the aesthetics of the neighborhood are maintained. The terminology surrounding deed restriction enforcement is extensive. The following “ABCs” can serve as an introductory map of the deed restriction enforcement process. This article focuses specifically on single-family property owners’Read more

You’ve lived in your community for a few years, and now you are determined to get more involved because you believe you can make a difference. Instead of jumping into the full commitment of serving as a Board member, you decide to ease into service for your POA and answer the call for volunteers toRead more

By Clint Brown and Noelle Hicks The future of vehicles is…almost here. “The US is the latest country to pass what’s become a critical EV [electric vehicle] tipping point: 5% of new car sales powered only by electricity. This threshold signals the start of mass EV adoption.1” EVs are poised to grow in popularity overRead more

The third special session for the 88th Texas Legislature called by Governor Greg Abbott began on October 9th. The Governor set out the issues that can be brought forth for this session in a proclamation. Those issues include: education freedom, border security, public safety and property ownership. The bill property owners associations are watching isRead more

A recent opinion issued by the First District Court of Appeals has shone a light on the importance of 209 hearings in the POA process as it relates to the recovery of attorney’s fees. This article examines the Court’s decision in Dao v. Mission Bend Homeowners Association and explains why associations and their management teamsRead more

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

Following a year of upheaval in the POA industry caused by legislative changes brought on by SB 1588 during the 87th Texas Legislative Session, processes are beginning to run more smoothly, especially as they pertain to homeowner hearings. Questions still remain on the hearing processes for both 209 and ACC hearings and the differences betweenRead more

The continued growth of property owners associations (POA) and further state statutes allowing for action from both the association and the homeowners is leading to increased legal action in the courts from both parties. It has now become almost inevitable that a POA will be involved in a lawsuit either as the plaintiff or defendant.Read more