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Most upper income condominiums have swimming pools. Use of the pools is, of course, limited to the occupants of the condominiums. In most cases, the homeowners association erects a fence or some other barrier to keep non-members from using the pool. Unfortunately,...
The 87th Texas legislature has passed new laws regarding HOA practices and rules that will modify several chapters of the Texas Property Code. These changes to HOA law may require associations to adopt or amend new policies in their CC&R’s, and future legal...
A noncompete agreement is a contract between employer and employee that disallows the employee from entering into competition with the company during or after employment. The underlying purpose of such a contract is to ensure confidentiality and prevent the unfair...
There are dozens of ways an employer-employee relationship can go wrong. Although most employers do everything they can to foster a good working relationship with employees, sometimes employers probably think that some type of litigation is inevitable in certain...
Planned communities all over Texas have obligations that involve maintenance, repair and other operations that require that property owners pay their assessments and fees in a timely manner. When owners refuse or are unable to pay over a period of time, the...
Texas recently passed two new laws that will provide more protection for employees asserting sexual harassment claims under the state’s labor code. These employment law measures take effect on Sept. 1 and will make significant changes by increasing the statute of...
Texas condominium associations are responsible for a seemingly limitless number of issues about the property. That includes upkeep, repairs, maintenance and improvements. Often, the disputes over these factors are relatively minor. People might be asked to pay certain...
In general, homeowner’s associations may regulate many concerns that impact shared amenities and private portions of a neighborhood. One of the intended benefits of a homeowner’s association (HOA) is to keep property values high. It is helpful to know what homeowner’s...
Property Owners Associations, or POAs, are an important of Houston’s economic life. Whether they are involved in a residential neighborhood or with a commercial complex, they play an important role in maintaining properties and the surrounding areas. Not surprisingly,...
In Texas and across the United States, the landscape is changing rapidly in how employees are treated on the job. Granted greater freedom to express themselves without fear of having it impact their employment, this is generally beneficial. Also, the increase in...