Many communities in the Houston area have a homeowner’s association (HOA). An HOA is a good way for a neighborhood, including single-family developments, townhomes, and apartments, to ensure that their neighborhood stays nice and that there are guidelines in place....
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Month: February 2022
POA SPLASH LAW: PRIVATE POOLS AND FHA/ADA CONSIDERATIONS FOR TEXAS PROPERTY OWNER ASSOCIATIONS
I. Introduction A community pool can be a tremendous asset to Property Owners Associations (“POA”)[1] and may serve to increase property values, attract buyers, and provide healthy recreational opportunities for its members, guests, and invitees. In an effort to...
COVENANT ENFORCEMENT BY POA’S: “THE ABC’S OF DRV’S”
i. Introduction Although a man’s home may be his castle, he is still obligated to abide by deed restrictions if that home is in a common interest development encumbered by restrictive covenants.[1] Likewise, property owners associations (POA’s) must consistently...
Who’s In Charge Here? Issues Of Concern For Poas As Employer
I. A 30,000 foot view Most POA attorneys, in their daily practices, rarely have to deal with employment issues because most of their clients do not have employees. As all of you know, POAs are typically managed by management companies which do have employees....
Defending against FLSA claims
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires that non-exempt employees are paid in accordance with minimum wage and overtime requirements. As an employer in Texas, you want to make sure your company follows all labor laws and has a good reputation in the community,...