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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

Social media grips many people’s daily life like a vice. For most, they can only go minutes before the urge to scroll takes over on one of the various social media apps, but that urge has also brought with it other negative actions. Specifically, an increasing need to engage others online in an aggressive nature.Read more

Fall 2024 marks the closing stretch of another highly contentious election season. From local officials and issues such as school board members and bonds, to the U.S. Presidential decision, all different types of signs have appeared or will be appearing throughout communities over the next few weeks. For board members and managers, it is importantRead more

By Clint Brown and Ashley Koirtyohann Hurricane Beryl recently made landfall along the Upper Texas Coast, bringing more devastation and destruction than many had anticipated. For some, the question of what to do next may be overwhelming, leaving board members and even some community managers wondering where to begin on the road to recovery. ThisRead more

By Clint Brown and Noelle Hicks The future of vehicles is…almost here. “The US is the latest country to pass what’s become a critical EV [electric vehicle] tipping point: 5% of new car sales powered only by electricity. This threshold signals the start of mass EV adoption.1” EVs are poised to grow in popularity overRead more

Following the collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida, in 2021, government backed mortgage lenders, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, issued temporary project review requirements relating to significant deferred maintenance in condominiums, co-ops, and similar developments.  To assess a project’s eligibility, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each promulgated a standardized “Condo ProjectRead more

Beginning on January 1, 2024, Texas POAs will find themselves subject to a new reporting procedure intended to aid in the identification and prosecution of financial crimes. The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”) is part of the most significant overhaul of the United States’ bank secrecy and anti-money laundering rules since the Patriot Act. TheRead more

Throughout history, communication has changed drastically. From petroglyphs in caves telling the stories of ancient hunts and battles, to the pony express taking letters across the frontier, to the notification of “you’ve got mail” signaling an email has arrived, the barriers to communication have steadily dropped over time. That evolution has continued over the lastRead more

The COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida have placed greater scrutiny on the activities of condominium associations and their boards. One of the ramifications of this increased scrutiny has been an increase in the rates of all insurance policies, with a major impact on property, general liability andRead more