The collection of delinquent assessments is an important and nuanced task highly governed by federal and Texas law. It is important POAs follow every step and timeline according to the law. RMWBH Shareholder Noelle Hicks of our Houston Office takes you through the steps you need to know. Noelle also introduces changes RMWBH is makingRead more
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The annual meeting serves as an important function in the operation of a POA. It not only functions as a forum for the members to be heard and board members to be elected, but it helps set the tone for actions the association will take throughout the year. However, there are aspects that can tripRead more
ACCs in Texas have seen major upheaval over the last several years. A new law, which went into effect September 1, 2025 brings even more change. Shareholder Sipra Boyd of RMWBH’s Houston Office explains the new law, the requirements for filling the ACC committee, including who can serve on the committee, and the roles andRead more
The Fair Housing Act plays an important role in the governance of POAs. For community managers and board members, it is key to have a working knowledge of the basic requirements of the FHA. Violations can be financially costly and detrimental to the long-term health of the POA. Shareholder Ashley Koirtyohann of RMWBH’s Frisco OfficeRead more
Policies in property owners associations make up a large piece of the governing documents pie. But how do they truly fit in to governing the association? Shareholder Noelle Hicks of our Houston office details the importance of policies and the role they play within the governing documents framework. During the webinar, Noelle will explain allRead more
The 89th Texas Legislative Session brought 140 days of debate and consideration of countless POA related bills. Following the conclusion of the session on June 2, we know the new laws affecting the POA industry. Shareholder Clint Brown of our Austin Office dives into each of the new laws. Clint details the impacts the newRead more
Assessments form the lifeblood of the POA. It is crucial the POA ensures every homeowner is current in their assessment payments so the POA is able to pay for necessary items such as common area maintenance, insurance and landscaping. When an owner fails to pay their assessment, it is imperative for the POA to pursueRead more
The deed restriction enforcement process is constantly changing to address new challenges in and out of the community. From the changing wants and needs of homeowners, legislative updates and environmental conditions, maintaining a fair and reasonable process becomes more difficult by the day. Shareholder Noelle Hicks of our Houston Office offers tips on how toRead more
The 89th Legislative Session reached its halfway point with the close of bill filing on March 14th. The POA industry now has a clear picture of what changes may be coming to industry as lawmakers begin debating the bills. Shareholder Sipra Boyd of our Houston Office breaks down each of the POA related bills, theRead more
The POA plays a crucial role in keeping harmony in the community but in certain disagreements the POA should not become involved. With the increasing use of social media, the lines have become blurred and POAs have been forced to become involved with more neighbor-to-neighbor disputes that develop on POA controlled social media pages. ShareholderRead more
