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Spring is almost here and in Texas that means higher temperatures and the opening of community pools are right around the corner. Before pool season gets into full swing, property owners associations (POAs) should be reviewing their Pool Management and Maintenance Master Services Agreement (Pool MSA) to ensure that the contract adequately addresses the levelRead more

Insurance has quickly become a hot topic for the POA industry. Claims are on the rise and as a result, combined with economic factors, rates for policies are costing more than ever. Along with the increase in claims and rates, there has been a decrease in coverage amounts and fewer available polices for POAs areRead 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

The recent tragedy of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida has spotlighted the needs and struggles facing many condominium associations, and their residents, around the country. While no one can guarantee an event such as this will never happen again, associations governing high-rise buildings similar to the Champlain TowersRead more

Texas is no stranger to natural disasters. Over the last 10 years, our state has faced drought, wildfires, tornados, numerous floods and hurricanes, but this past February brought us something almost none of us could have predicted, a long hard freeze that devastated the state’s power grid and caused a tremendous amount of property damageRead more

As we look ahead to our upcoming webinar on reserve studies in which Marc Markel leads a discussion featuring industry experts, we want to offer a preview of what you will hear during this special event. We sat down with Marc, Elon Goldman of Association Reserves and David Yancy of Criterium Yancy to discuss aspectsRead 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

There are thousands of vendors that work in your area but only a few are utilized for property owners association (POA) work. So, which one do you choose? Selecting the right one can be overwhelming. When looking for a qualified vendor, there are several factors you will want to consider before engaging.  First, who orRead more

In any business transaction, extreme events, commonly referred to as force majeure events, may arise and prevent the impacted party from performing under the contract. For example, a natural disaster can negatively affect a seller’s ability to deliver goods under an agreement. I. Judicial Interpretation of Force Majeure If the Contract is Silent on ForceRead more

By Marc Markel, Greg Godkin and Clint Brown The world is going through uncertain times while dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. No one is immune from the fallout of COVID-19, including our community associations. While many legal offices are closed across Texas, our law firm has been able to work remotely with little toRead more