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POA board members are faced with interesting challenges. They are unpaid volunteers who, for most, give up their time with the goal to better their community for everyone. These thankless roles can often feel like fighting a war any time there is a meeting or action that needs to be taken. However, by letting theRead more

The calendar turning to November and cooler temperatures filling the air can only mean the holidays are around the corner. Soon, the sounds of sleigh bells will be ringing in many communities across Texas. But, before Santa comes to town, there are a few things managers and board members should be mindful of and considerRead 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

Communication is a key component in the success of a property owners association. By ensuring that the members are fully informed on the management of the community and potential issues that may be occurring can prevent potential long-term problems. This communication often occurs during the normal course of a board meeting. An important component inRead more

RMWBH has had many attorneys come through its doors over the years, but none have quite the story of long-time RMWBH attorney, and recently named Equity Shareholder, Eric Tonsul. Since joining RMWBH as a law clerk at the then Butler Hailey, Eric has been a key figure in the growth of RMWBH’s POA section throughoutRead more

The advance of technology has had a great impact on the way businesses perform their day-to-day functions. Emerging software and other technology enhancements have increased efficiency and performance across a multitude of industries, but it has opened up new vulnerabilities to cyberattacks. Property owners associations (POAs) and management companies are particularly vulnerable due to theirRead more

The third special session for the 88th Texas Legislature called by Governor Greg Abbott began on October 9th. The Governor set out the issues that can be brought forth for this session in a proclamation. Those issues include: education freedom, border security, public safety and property ownership. The bill property owners associations are watching isRead more

A POA’s governing documents, also referred to as the dedicatory instruments, are composed of a variety of document types that form the foundations for the operations of the community. While each document is important, each document has a different degree of authority and control over the functions of the association. In this article, we examineRead more

Over the last few years, there has been rising tension across society involving a variety of issues. These issues often begin with arguing with total strangers on social media about their communities and arguing with neighbors both online and in-person creating a neighbor-to-neighbor dispute. In this blog post, we will look at the common issuesRead 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