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Throughout history, communication has changed drastically. From petroglyphs in caves telling the stories of ancient hunts and battles, to the pony express taking letters across the frontier, to the notification of “you’ve got mail” signaling an email has arrived, the barriers to communication have steadily dropped over time. That evolution has continued over the lastRead more

Amidst the recent drama involving Governor Abbott and the Texas Senate following the conclusion of the 88th Texas Legislative Session, a largely unknown bill was able to slip through the legislative process mostly unopposed that could have drastic implications on our communities. This bill involves Trap, Neuter & Release (“TNR”) programs and feral cats. BeforeRead more

The 88th Texas Legislative Session has reached its conclusion. Several bills have passed that will require actions from POAs. Learn more about the actions POAs will need to prepare to take in the months ahead with our action items update below. Single-Family and Condominium Bills HB 998 – Relating to the provision of property owners’Read more

Final Update June 5, 2023 The 88th Texas Legislative Regular Session has come to an end.  On May 29, 2023, Governor Abbott released a proclamation calling for a special session of the Texas Senate to reconvene on June 2, 2023, to focus on bills related to property taxes and border security.  With the eyes ofRead more

The Texas Property Code is full of statutes that can create headaches for real estate developers who wish to develop a condominium regime. In the initial planning stages of the development, it is crucial for developers not to look ahead to what the end results will be without first getting their plats and plans structuredRead 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

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

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

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