A new year is quickly approaching and, after hours of inspiration from watching Fixer Upper, homeowners may be feeling inspired to add on to or remodel the exterior of their homes and update their landscaping. But how can a property owners association (POA) ensure that owners do not move forward with a remodel or additionRead more
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The governing documents form the backbone of the governance of any association. A key component in those documents is the declaration. An oftentimes misunderstood document, the declaration is the instrument that includes the restrictive covenants, but it’s not always clear on how to amend. Shareholder Cliff Davis of our Houston Office details the differences betweenRead 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 Eric Tonsul of our Houston Office offers tips on how toRead more
The collection of delinquent assessments in POAs is perhaps the most sensitive function a POA undertakes. With that in mind, it is important for POAs to follow a very specific set of procedures. Those procedures are outlined by the Texas government in Sec. 209.0094 of the Texas Property Code but following the 88th Texas LegislativeRead more
POAs are full of diverse groups of people with a diverse collection of ideas. It is inevitable that not everyone will get along and the possibility of conflict can arise, but how should board members and managers handle that conflict in their official capacity with the POA? Shareholder Cliff Davis of our Houston Office guidesRead more
Social media has taken over many aspects of our daily lives. It is where we interact with friends, get information about the world and post crazy videos with the hope of making millions. But it has also become a place of negativity that can have a great impact on the operations of POAs. Shareholder PaulRead 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. Shareholder Clint Brown of our Austin Office takes you throughRead more
The people of Texas are no strangers to natural disasters. From hurricanes and floods to hail and week long freezes, Texas communities have been forced to weather all types of storms. Now, with insurance companies reexamining their policies relating to natural disasters, it is more crucial than ever to be prepared should disaster strike. ShareholderRead more
The board meeting is an essential part of the business function of the association. Many important decisions of the association are required by law to be discussed and voted on in an open board meeting, but are you sure you’re conducting your board meetings in a proper manner? Shareholder Noelle Hicks of our Houston OfficeRead more
The Annual Meeting is the most important meeting of the year for an association. It is the time for members to meet and elect their board, and/or vote on special assessments or amend the governing documents. But the meeting can be a source of contention for the association if it is not conducted correctly. ShareholderRead more
