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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

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

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

The bill that had become the focus for Property Owners Associations (“POAs”) during the 87th Texas Legislative Session, Senate Bill 1588, has now passed both the House and the Senate, but not before multiple last-minute amendments were made (many of which were already separately debated bills). Now POAs are left wondering…What will be the effect of SB 1588 shouldRead more

Recently, we have received many questions from managers and board members regarding hearings under Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. Although Texas statute lists the requirements, it offers little guidance for conducting the actual hearing. The following article provides a breakdown of the legal aspects and procedures associated with 209 hearings and, due toRead more