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For many, the start of fall marks the hope of cooler temperatures being near, but for POA community managers and board members that is another story. September means the heat is really cranked up with the stress of budget season falling upon the POA industry. The requirements on how the budget should be set dependsRead more

After 140 days, the 88th Texas Legislative Session has come to an end. This session saw bills addressing chickens, rabbits, cottage food production, windmills and more, but which bills have gone to the governor for his signature, and which got lost in the legislative shuffle. Join Shareholder Clint Brown of our Austin Office as heRead more

There is no denying that the last few years have been challenging. As we continue to see uncertain economic times, property owners’ associations (POA) and their managers could be faced with a multitude of bankruptcy filings from homeowners with past due assessments this year and for years to come. The purpose of this article isRead more

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

“Winter is coming” is not just a slogan from a popular tv show, but something all Texans will remember for years to come. The great freeze of 2021 opened our eyes to the delicateness of our public and private infrastructure. After days of temperatures in the teens with no power or water due to theRead more

By Clint Brown The bankruptcy process is a complicated set of procedures for all property owners association (POA) directors and community managers. In a prior blog post, we discussed the bankruptcy basics to provide directors and managers insights to navigate this difficult subject. We are going to continue that discussion in this article as weRead 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

By Marc Markel and Clint Brown Apparently, the old adage is true “There’s nothing between [Texas] and the North Pole but a barbed wire fence.” Over the past week, Texas has seen unprecedented wintery precipitation and temperature drops crippling the independent Texas power grid causing homes and condominium units across the State to lose power.Read more

So, you serve on a property owners’ association (“POA”); or maybe you are a manager that represents owners that serve on the POA board. Have you ever asked yourself why do I (or they) do it? It is certainly not for the high-fives, handshakes, or hugs. While the goals of POA boards and volunteers mayRead more