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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

Assessments form the financial lifeblood of a property owners association (“POA”). In the event that an owner does not pay their assessments, the results can be detrimental to the long-term health of the POA. Therefore, it is important for POAs to begin the collection process in a timely manner. If a board chooses to wait,Read more

The end of the year is quickly approaching and for many POAs that means the annual meeting is upcoming. The annual meeting provides members the opportunity to come together, hear from their directors on the board and typically elect new directors. But for some, hiccups can appear in the process. In this article, we offerRead more

A tumultuous summer in Austin is coming to a close. As the eyes of the world were glued to what happened during the 89th Texas Legislative Special Session, many Texans have probably forgotten the legislature passed a myriad of new laws during the regular session. The majority of those laws went into effect September 1,Read more

Many POAs have questions about how they can address hoarding by a homeowner in the community. Unfortunately, the best path forward is not always clear. In addition to the limitations of a POA’s governing documents, the Fair Housing Act (the “FHA”) may also come into play, further muddying the waters. This article will give aRead more

Final Update on 6/25/25 The 89th Texas Legislative Session has officially concluded. After 140 days of consideration from legislators, and approval from Governor Abbott, the POA industry faces several new laws. As RMWBH wraps up its coverage of the 89th Texas Legislative Session, we leave you with the final status of a curated selection ofRead more

The lifeblood of all types of property owners associations (POAs) is the collection of monthly, quarterly, or annual assessments.  Assessments pay for things such as common area maintenance and insurance, amenities like pools, gyms and tennis courts and other responsibilities covered by the POA, so when an owner fails to pay their assessment, it isRead 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

The journey to becoming an attorney takes on many paths. For some, it is the family business. For others, they are inspired by someone they know. For Melissa McLain, it was a decision that just came naturally from an early age. Melissa recalls fondly how her interest in becoming an attorney was not sparked byRead 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