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Property owners associations (“POA”) are routinely asked to evaluate requests from owners seeking to modify their home or property in some way, or seeking a variance from applicable rules and policies. In addition to ensuring that an owner’s request satisfies the applicable governing documents, the POA may find itself in a situation where there areRead more

The COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida have placed greater scrutiny on the activities of condominium associations and their boards. One of the ramifications of this increased scrutiny has been an increase in the rates of all insurance policies, with a major impact on property, general liability andRead more

Two years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic things are returning to a sense of normalcy for many, but not everything has gone back to the way it was before the pandemic began. One major change brought on by the pandemic in the property owners association (POA) world is the use of virtual platformsRead more

Since the conclusion of the 87th Texas Legislative Session, we have written several articles and hosted several webinars discussing the changes to 209 hearings. This month, we will also be hosting a webinar discussing the basics on conducting a hearing, but what happens when something goes wrong during the hearing? In this article, we willRead 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

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

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

A property owners association’s (POA) deed restrictions can be confusing to understand. It is sometimes hard to know if the actions of a homeowner that are in violation of the restrictions rise to the level of documented enforcement action. We receive requests regularly asking us to assist in the enforcement of a deed restriction violationRead more

The 87th Texas Legislative Session introduced several new laws impacting property owners associations (POAs). At the time, one law that brought more questions than answers was Section 10 of SB 1588 requiring POAs to file their management certificates with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). Now, six months after the requirement began, and with theRead 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