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By Marc Markel and Clint Brown The banking crises created by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Credit Suisse and further collapses and fears of collapse across the banking industry have created ripple effects of uncertainty across world financial markets. Questions relating to what could happen with my money are not only being askedRead more

Turn on the TV or log on to any social media website and it will not take long before a report, or in the case of social media—an argument, about free speech appears. The debate on what constitutes free speech and how it affects people has taken over politics in many parts of the UnitedRead more

The bills of the 88th Texas Legislative Session are taking shape and early indications are this session will be another with great effect on the property owners association (POA) industry. One bill that is catching the eyes of many from this legislative session is HB 1367, relating to a board member’s violation of certain lawsRead more

The 88th Texas Legislative Session is well underway and signs are pointing to another legislative session that could substantially impact property owners’ associations (POAs). During this session, RMWBH will be spotlighting select bills that could bring these far-reaching effects. The first bill we spotlight is HB 330. HB 330, titled Relating to regulation of residentialRead more

There is no denying that the last few years have been challenging. As we continue to see uncertain economic times, property owners’ associations (POA) and their managers could be faced with a multitude of bankruptcy filings from homeowners with past due assessments this year and for years to come. The purpose of this article isRead more

The 88th Texas Legislative Session has unofficially started with bills that potentially affect property owners associations (POAs) already being filed. Before the session kicks into high gear later this month, let’s look at what has been filed thus far. The bills discussed below were filed prior to December 13, 2022. HB 614 – Relating toRead more

Insurance has quickly become a hot topic for the POA industry. Claims are on the rise and as a result, combined with economic factors, rates for policies are costing more than ever. Along with the increase in claims and rates, there has been a decrease in coverage amounts and fewer available polices for POAs areRead more

The process for securing a vendor for your property owners association (POA) is not always as simple as it seems. There may be several vendors for the service you require, or there could be very few. But how can you, as a community manager or board member(s), ensure you are making the right decision orRead 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

RMWBH is proud to announce Shareholder Noelle Hicks has been selected by the State Bar of Texas to be a member of the 2022-2023 class of LeadershipSBOT. LeadershipSBOT was created in 2008 by State Bar President Harper Estes to “increase diverse leadership participation within the legal community through the nomination of lawyers who possess bothRead more