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The calendar turning to November and cooler temperatures filling the air can only mean the holidays are around the corner. Soon, the sounds of sleigh bells will be ringing in many communities across Texas. But, before Santa comes to town, there are a few things managers and board members should be mindful of and considerRead 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

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

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

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 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

By Sipra Boyd A key component of operating a property owners association (POA) is the enforcement of deed restriction violations (DRV). Consistent DRV enforcement ensures everyone in the community complies with the rules set forth in the governing documents, but following the 87th Texas Legislative Session, there are changes as to how the enforcement ofRead more