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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

POA Law 101: The Texas Property Code Chapters All Community Managers and Board Members Need to Know The POA industry is filled with policies, rules and regulations. As self-governing entities, POAs adopt governing documents, bylaws and more that outline the expectations for all residents. But it is not just the residents that have to followRead 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

Emotional support animal. A phrase that causes headaches for many community managers and board members. As more people have attempted to push the boundaries of what constitutes an emotional support animal, the way POAs govern emotional support animals has evolved with further understanding of the issue and further clarification through the courts, the Department ofRead 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

The conclusion of the 89th Texas Legislative Session brings several new laws to the POA industry. As a result, to ensure their governing documents comply with the new laws, POAs are turning to or adding an additional layer to their documents in the form of policies. This begs the question, what is a policy andRead more

The 89th Texas Legislative Session shaped up to be a session for the POA industry to closely follow. The Legislature considered over 60 bills that could have brought drastic changes to POA operations, but ultimately, only a few passed resulting in positive change. These bills cover topics that include: Security Measures ACC Membership Electronic VotingRead 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