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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

Over the last few months, we have discussed many of the changes the 87th Texas Legislative Session brought to the Property Owners Association (POA) world. One of the biggest changes is the new requirement for POAs to file their management certificates with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). In the following update, we will provideRead 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

By Sipra Boyd and Eric Tonsul As a result of the 87th Texas Legislative Session, property owners associations (POA) should be considering consulting with their attorneys about ways to address the impact of the new laws on their governing documents and the potential need to modify existing, or adopt new, policies.  This begs the question,Read more

The 87th Texas Legislative Session has brought sweeping changes to the property owners association (POA) industry. Among the changes that will bring the most impact are the way management certificates will have to be prepared and filed with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).  What does the statute say needs to go into the managementRead more